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1973 DW

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

56,379 mi
Last recorded56,379 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1973 DW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 56,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 54,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 52,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 50,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 47,853 miles

Exhaust clamp fractured

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Surfaces corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surfaces of discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 44,707 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 42,094 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked (After DPF)

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2019 38,609 miles

Exhaust clamp cracked (after DPF)

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

Oil leak slight oil leak from differential

Pass 12 May 2018 36,400 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 May 2017 33,278 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 May 2016 30,286 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 28,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 28,170 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 25,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,082 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 19,625 miles

Front tyres are worn smooth on the outside edge 225/40/18

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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1973 DW 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 93.8%.

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 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 1973 DW, 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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What year was 1973 DW registered?

1973 DW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 May 2009.

Is 1973 DW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1973 DW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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