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A11 RYV

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 RYV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 81,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 80,347 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Fail 7 Mar 2025 80,347 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Subframe covered in underseal

Pass 20 Feb 2024 79,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 77,518 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,803 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting To Perish on Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre Starting To Perish on Outer Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 71,502 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 64,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 60,684 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 58,256 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 54,952 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 50,100 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 44,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,631 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,601 miles

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

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

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 RYV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A11 RYV registered?

A11 RYV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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The MOT history for A11 RYV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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