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42 WM

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,623 mi
Last recorded114,623 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 WM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 114,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 111,901 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 106,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,974 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 95,974 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 92,405 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 92,405 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 87,405 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 87,401 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 80,342 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2017 74,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,569 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 54,882 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 42,722 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 33,527 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 25,661 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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42 WM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 42 WM, 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 42 WM registered?

42 WM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is 42 WM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 42 WM 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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