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11 LAF

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

204,871 mi
Last recorded204,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 LAF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 204,871 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 198,676 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 192,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 192,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 187,189 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 182,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) FRONT suspension. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 182,317 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm) FRONT suspension. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 177,282 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 161,512 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2018 161,512 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 140,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 112,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 98,907 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to cords on outer edge

Offside Front tyre close to cords on outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2014 87,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 76,453 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 55,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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11 LAF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 11 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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11 LAF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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