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9494 MH

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

43,686 mi
Last recorded43,686 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9494 MH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 43,686 miles

Handrbrake only just meets requirements, 19%.

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible part of exhaust poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 43,682 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible part of exhaust poor condition. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 42,908 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,532 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 39,838 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 38,071 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 38,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 35,643 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges to 0mm

Pass 11 Jun 2014 33,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 33,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 30,226 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 30,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 23,156 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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9494 MH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 9494 MH, 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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9494 MH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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