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661 BEW

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

175,896 mi
Last recorded175,896 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration661 BEW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 175,896 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 171,198 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 171,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 164,451 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,132 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 156,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 148,222 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 123,097 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 99,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 94,185 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 94,185 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 86,943 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 81,222 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,616 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,511 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,500 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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661 BEW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc 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 661 BEW, 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 661 BEW registered?

661 BEW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is 661 BEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 661 BEW 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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