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YH59 LZD

2009 BMW M3

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,939 mi
Last recorded53,939 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LZD
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 53,939 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 50,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 49,731 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 49,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 47,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,102 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,405 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 42,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 40,591 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 40,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,452 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,766 miles

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

front brake pads aprox 50% worn

rear tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 31,852 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 28,306 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 22,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,293 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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YH59 LZD is a 2009 BMW M3 in Blue with a 4,000cc 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 YH59 LZD, 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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What year was YH59 LZD registered?

YH59 LZD is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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