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YY09 EVR

2009 BMW M3

White Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,207 mi
Last recorded91,207 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW M353,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 EVR
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 91,207 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull / faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull / faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 91,024 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 90,758 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 90,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 89,839 miles

inner sides of all disc brakes rusted

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,231 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 80,066 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 80,066 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 75,269 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,809 miles

Offside Front tyre has outer wall damage

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,766 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,577 miles

Offside Front brake tension strut rubber bush splitting

Fail 20 Jun 2017 56,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake tension strut rubber bush splitting

Pass 24 Jun 2016 50,201 miles

Inner side of o/s rear disc brake rusted

Fail 24 Jun 2016 50,201 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Inner side of o/s rear disc brake rusted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,472 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 37,457 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 37,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement a.s.a.p)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,237 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jul 2012 25,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 24,786 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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YY09 EVR is a 2009 BMW M3 in White with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YY09 EVR, 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 YY09 EVR registered?

YY09 EVR is a 2009 BMW M3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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