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3 BJR

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,430 mi
Last recorded41,430 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 BJR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 41,430 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 40,302 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 38,291 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 36,858 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 35,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 34,297 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 33,714 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 33,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 32,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 30,707 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 27,105 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,331 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 20,649 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 17,884 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 13,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,618 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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3 BJR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 3 BJR, 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 3 BJR registered?

3 BJR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is 3 BJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 BJR 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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