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YEZ 3800

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEZ 3800
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 95,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,872 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,183 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,354 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 74,280 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake Wear Sensor Loose But Not Likely To Fall Off.

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,265 miles

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and close to legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,265 miles

N/s/f tyre heavily worn on edges and close to legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 59,150 miles

Cuts to N/S/F tyre sidewall

O/S/R exhaust heat shield broken

Slight play in N/S/R suspension top arm inner bush

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,783 miles

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 46,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,574 miles

nearside front tyre worn low

road test carried out for brakes

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 30 Apr 2013 36,172 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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YEZ 3800 is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 53,090 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YEZ 3800, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this BMW M3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YEZ 3800 registered?

YEZ 3800 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is YEZ 3800 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YEZ 3800 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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