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7 GSK

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,688 mi
Last recorded62,688 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 GSK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 62,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 61,119 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 60,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre inner wall has a cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 60,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre inner wall has a cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 60,230 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 60,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,109 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 60,109 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. tyres different size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 59,680 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,486 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 59,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/35/19 91Y RFT (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 59,485 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 59,056 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 59,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,246 miles

o/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2016 42,633 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,473 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2014 26,801 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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7 GSK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 7 GSK, 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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7 GSK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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