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404 UPU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,151 mi
Last recorded64,151 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration404 UPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 64,151 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 60,231 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 60,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 56,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 52,903 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,375 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 46,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 38,662 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 33,093 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,190 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,498 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 13,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 11,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 9,836 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 7,775 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 7,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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404 UPU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 404 UPU, 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 404 UPU registered?

404 UPU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is 404 UPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 404 UPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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