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268X901

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,972 mi
Last recorded207,972 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration268X901
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 207,972 miles

O/S/R BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE DISCONECTED

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 707,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended RETAINING MECH INOP (7.1.2 (c))

O/S/R BRAKE PAD WARNING WIRE DISCONECTED

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 123,805 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))

exhaust heat shield above rear prop insecure

Fail 11 Oct 2021 123,801 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

exhaust heat shield above rear prop insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2020 111,686 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 92,867 miles

emissions too clean to obtain reading

under trays

Fail 29 Apr 2019 92,863 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

emissions too clean to obtain reading

under trays

Pass 18 May 2018 88,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 88,553 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 83,785 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 75,698 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 75,698 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2014 60,353 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 39,528 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,309 miles

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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268X901 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 268X901, 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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268X901 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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