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90 BXJ

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,464 mi
Last recorded60,464 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 BXJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 60,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly perished/cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 57,656 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 57,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 55,187 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 55,187 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,784 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 50,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 48,328 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 46,907 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 44,248 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 41,683 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,880 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 34,626 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 25,796 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,765 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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90 BXJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 90 BXJ, 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 90 BXJ registered?

90 BXJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 June 2009.

Is 90 BXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 90 BXJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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