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86 BG

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,917 mi
Last recorded33,917 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration86 BG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 33,917 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 33,819 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 33,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 32,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,323 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 30,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,047 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 27,984 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 23,701 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED

Pass 5 Feb 2016 21,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 20,562 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,861 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 17,861 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 15,414 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

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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86 BG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 86 BG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 86 BG?

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What year was 86 BG registered?

86 BG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 November 2009.

Is 86 BG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 86 BG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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