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55 EW

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,282 mi
Last recorded66,282 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration55 EW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 64,039 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pickup ring fouling sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 62,306 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 62,174 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 60,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 59,239 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS pick up ring beginning to foul sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 57,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring fouling on sensor (1.6 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 56,815 miles

wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2016 54,749 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,675 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,261 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,650 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 39,871 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2.3mm

Pass 29 May 2012 25,255 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,237 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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55 EW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 55 EW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 55 EW?

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What year was 55 EW registered?

55 EW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is 55 EW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 55 EW shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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