2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · M33 YBY
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 30/11/2009. Recorded mileage 109,218 miles. MOT valid until 09/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,218 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 4000cc
M33 YBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 109,218 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
M33 YBY Mileage History
- 23/10/202175,902 mi
- 14/01/202384,404 mi+8,502 mi
- 15/01/202490,774 mi+6,370 mi
- 13/01/2025102,261 mi+11,487 mi
- 10/02/2026109,218 mi+6,957 mi
Average of roughly 7,744 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M33 YBY 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 (M33 YBY) between October 2021 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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