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855 KTE

2009 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,651 mi
Last recorded53,651 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration855 KTE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 53,651 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 52,591 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 51,073 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 50,088 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 49,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,921 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 46,981 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 46,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,592 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 43,942 miles

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2017 41,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 38,842 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,736 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 31,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 28,131 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,594 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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855 KTE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 855 KTE, 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 855 KTE registered?

855 KTE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is 855 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 855 KTE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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