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83 NNS

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,770 mi
Last recorded84,770 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration83 NNS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 84,770 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 83,279 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 82,275 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,751 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,751 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2021 81,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 80,747 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 78,954 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 74,821 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 74,821 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2017 71,369 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 71,369 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 11 May 2016 67,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 59,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 52,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,112 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 43,506 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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83 NNS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc 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 83 NNS, 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 83 NNS registered?

83 NNS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is 83 NNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 83 NNS 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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