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YH09 KKC

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,789 mi
Last recorded196,789 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 KKC
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 196,789 miles

Brake pad wear warning illuminated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside and offside - parking brake also grabbing (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly rusted

Fail 8 Oct 2025 196,789 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pad wear warning illuminated

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs slightly rusted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/19 - worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside and offside - parking brake also grabbing (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2024 191,392 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 191,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 183,236 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 173,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 167,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 147,548 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 129,716 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,866 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,535 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,384 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 61,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 41,699 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,022 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 19,628 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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YH09 KKC is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH09 KKC, 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.

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YH09 KKC is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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