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A11 NEA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,412 mi
Last recorded65,412 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NEA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 65,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 58,596 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 58,520 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 47,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald on inner tread [not to cords.] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 46,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 45,532 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 44,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 42,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,196 miles

Rear tyre x 2 edges worn

Pass 2 Jan 2019 36,395 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 32,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 28,013 miles

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Fail 16 Jan 2017 28,013 miles

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

Nearside Front TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT NOT TO CORDS OR PLY.

VEHICLE UNDER COVER FITTED.

Pass 7 Jan 2016 24,340 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 21,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 21,008 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 17,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 12,834 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 9,283 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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A11 NEA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol 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 A11 NEA, 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 NEA registered?

A11 NEA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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