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YK09 GXR

2009 BMW M3

Black Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

53,595 mi
Last recorded53,595 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 GXR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 53,595 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,504 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 51,882 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 50,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 50,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,561 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor not fitted to pad

Pass 26 Apr 2019 47,805 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 47,714 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 36,256 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,375 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 29,153 miles

n/s/r tyre kerb bead cut

Fail 9 Apr 2015 29,153 miles

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

n/s/r tyre kerb bead cut

Pass 2 Dec 2014 27,585 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 26,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 25,592 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,749 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 18,570 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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YK09 GXR is a 2009 BMW M3 in Black with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK09 GXR, 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 YK09 GXR registered?

YK09 GXR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YK09 GXR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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