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841 DAR

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,224 mi
Last recorded71,224 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration841 DAR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 71,224 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 65,666 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 60,370 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 55,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 49,811 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,547 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 46,520 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 42,703 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 35,663 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,716 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 22,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 9,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 6,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 5,770 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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841 DAR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 841 DAR, 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 841 DAR registered?

841 DAR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is 841 DAR safe to buy?

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