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90 LEE

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,413 mi
Last recorded154,413 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration90 LEE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 154,413 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 146,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 146,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 138,543 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rim welded on inner edge

Offside Front Rim welded on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Outer cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Apr 2023 131,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 125,972 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 125,972 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 121,785 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,198 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2020 118,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle cover borken (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 101,298 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 88,614 miles

advise missing cover drivers seat belt stalk

Pass 29 Mar 2016 73,905 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,244 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 55,847 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,533 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 38,399 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 28,236 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 LEE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LEE, 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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90 LEE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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