2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · E3 YSS
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 13/06/2009. Recorded mileage 103,837 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 3999cc
E3 YSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 103,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for BMW M3
Our database tracks 6 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
E3 YSS Mileage History
- 04/11/2021101,231 mi
- 30/10/2022102,074 mi+843 mi
- 10/11/2023103,814 mi+1,740 mi
- 26/07/2025103,837 mi+23 mi
- 26/07/2025103,837 mi
Average of roughly 700 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
E3 YSS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW M3 (E3 YSS) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Common Problems: BMW M3
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rod Bearing Wear(Serious)
S54 and S65 cars are well known for rod-bearing wear, especially if oil changes have been stretched or the cars have seen regular track use. Left too long, the engine can destroy itself.
- Throttle Actuator Failure(Serious)
The V8 M3 uses electric throttle actuators that fail with age and heat, putting the car into limp mode. Many cars have already had one or both done.
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