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YH09 ZYW

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 98,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 96,731 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 96,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 94,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 93,311 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 91,091 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,717 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,582 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear brake pads worn low

TPMS light displayed

Pass 26 Feb 2020 77,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,804 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 72,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 66,977 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 60,504 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 56,154 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 56,154 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 51,501 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,392 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 40,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 29,652 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 ZYW is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZYW, 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 YH09 ZYW registered?

YH09 ZYW is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 ZYW shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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