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1 LVU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

45,121 mi
Last recorded45,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 LVU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,121 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 44,763 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 44,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,899 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 41,530 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 41,528 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 40,057 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 37,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,835 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,147 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,264 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 30,287 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 30,275 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,537 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 25,537 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 20,535 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 15,094 miles

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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1 LVU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 1 LVU, 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 1 LVU registered?

1 LVU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is 1 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1 LVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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