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YUY 117

2009 BMW M3

Grey Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,657 mi
Last recorded51,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYUY 117
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 51,657 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,465 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 49,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 48,090 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 45,443 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,646 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 41,036 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 38,443 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 35,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,525 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 29,473 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 24,838 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,106 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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YUY 117 is a 2009 BMW M3 in Grey with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YUY 117, 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 YUY 117 registered?

YUY 117 is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is YUY 117 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YUY 117 shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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