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56 DJS

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,386 mi
Last recorded136,386 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration56 DJS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 136,386 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 126,972 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 126,945 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2023 113,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 102,313 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,525 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 90,525 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,135 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 75,839 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 75,839 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 68,433 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight play in top suspension arm

Pass 31 Aug 2017 58,520 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 49,409 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,481 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 33,567 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 33,567 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 25,499 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,845 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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56 DJS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 56 DJS, 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 56 DJS registered?

56 DJS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is 56 DJS safe to buy?

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