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164 JSB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,036 mi
Last recorded101,036 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration164 JSB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 101,036 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

headlamp washers not working

Pass 9 Dec 2024 95,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 90,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,746 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 70,469 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 60,140 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,130 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 48,604 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 48,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 42,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake has a light bind/drag

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service warning message on dash display

Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,697 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake has a light bind/drag

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

service warning message on dash display

Pass 19 Jun 2015 37,126 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,727 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres on 2.5-3.0mm and wearing on inner edge bald advise replacement soon

front no plate cracked

nearside front tyre on 3.5mm and wearing on inner and outer edges bald advise replacement soon

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

slight edge wear nsf tyre

slight streaking windscreen wipers

Fail 19 Jun 2013 26,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

slight edge wear nsf tyre

slight edge wear osf tyre

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight streaking windscreen wipers

Pass 20 Jun 2012 20,827 miles

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

Offside Outer Front 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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164 JSB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 164 JSB, 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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164 JSB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is 164 JSB safe to buy?

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