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A13 GKN

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,799 mi
Last recorded120,799 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 GKN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 120,799 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 111,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 100,139 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2023 100,139 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,395 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 87,162 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 84,607 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,125 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,894 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 68,685 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,173 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 55,608 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,790 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 39,729 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 30,109 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 30,057 miles

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

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

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

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

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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A13 GKN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A13 GKN, 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 A13 GKN registered?

A13 GKN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is A13 GKN safe to buy?

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