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A14 BOD

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,431 mi
Last recorded49,431 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BOD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm WEARING inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm WEARING inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 34,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 34,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 34,535 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 33,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 33,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,936 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 3 Aug 2021 31,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,434 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Aug 2019 28,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 27,105 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 24,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 22,930 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,071 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Nearside front tyre treasd cut.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre treasd cut.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing down on inner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,298 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 12,530 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

part of the centre brake light leds are dimmer than rest

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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A14 BOD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol 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 A14 BOD, 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 A14 BOD registered?

A14 BOD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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