2009 BMW M3 4.0L Petrol · YA58 PAL
2009 BMW M3 (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 80,562 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW M3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YA58 PAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 80,562 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.
YA58 PAL 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 (YA58 PAL) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
YA58 PAL Mileage History
- 27/08/202276,134 mi
- 07/09/202377,903 mi+1,769 mi
- 11/09/202377,908 mi+5 mi
- 14/10/202479,820 mi+1,912 mi
- 21/10/202580,562 mi+742 mi
Average of roughly 1,405 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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- Rod Bearing WearSerious
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 FailureSerious
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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