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225 BR

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,105 mi
Last recorded185,105 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration225 BR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 185,105 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 178,673 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 173,005 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 166,994 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 157,506 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 150,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 128,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 128,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,532 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,527 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on insides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 94,560 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 68,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside and outside edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 52,408 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 41,841 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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225 BR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel 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 225 BR, 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 225 BR registered?

225 BR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is 225 BR safe to buy?

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