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555 WN

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,478 mi
Last recorded114,478 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration555 WN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 114,478 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 105,499 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm slight cracking on sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2024 105,458 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured multiple fractures (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm slight cracking on sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 95,954 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 95,368 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 91,826 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 88,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 78,683 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 67,588 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 60,152 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 50,769 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 50,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 41,560 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 41,425 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 35,273 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2014 35,273 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2013 28,670 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 28,670 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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nearside rear tyre woen on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,858 miles

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

nearside front tyre bald on both edges

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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555 WN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 555 WN, 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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555 WN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is 555 WN safe to buy?

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