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6 W

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,555 mi
Last recorded27,555 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 W
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 27,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 25,915 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 25,625 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 25,335 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 25,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms on

Pass 6 Apr 2021 23,976 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 22,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 21,414 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 21,365 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 20,043 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 16,532 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 15,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Both Edges and Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Both Edges and Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 15,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported U Clamp Cracked (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on Both Edges and Cracking

Offside Front Tyre Worn on Both Edges and Cracking

Offside Rear Tyre Worn on Inner Edge

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 13,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 9,991 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 7,557 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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6 W is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 6 W, 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 6 W registered?

6 W is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is 6 W safe to buy?

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