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A11 DAC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,841 mi
Last recorded162,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 DAC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 162,841 miles

Plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2024 158,235 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 153,215 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 148,160 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 141,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,357 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 131,833 miles

covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspecticon

Pass 31 Aug 2018 124,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 124,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,191 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 104,649 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 89,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2015 89,520 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 51,334 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,303 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 45,739 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,689 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of slight wear on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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A11 DAC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A11 DAC, 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 A11 DAC registered?

A11 DAC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is A11 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 DAC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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