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91 PNK

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

66,775 mi
Last recorded66,775 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration91 PNK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 66,775 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 66,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 63,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 62,757 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dustcover split but still prevents the ingress of dirt.

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,201 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 59,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 58,997 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 57,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 54,876 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,898 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 51,055 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 48,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 41,528 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 33,630 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 28,106 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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91 PNK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 91 PNK, 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 91 PNK registered?

91 PNK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is 91 PNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 91 PNK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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