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4633 FH

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,555 mi
Last recorded44,555 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4633 FH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 44,555 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 41,708 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2024 41,708 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jun 2023 36,149 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 34,971 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 32,260 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 32,081 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 32,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 30,219 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 30,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,781 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 24,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 20,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 9,460 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 9,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 9,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 7,082 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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4633 FH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 4633 FH, 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 4633 FH registered?

4633 FH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is 4633 FH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4633 FH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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