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A16 DWN

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,192 mi
Last recorded88,192 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 DWN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 88,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 84,515 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 84,359 miles

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

Road wheel fractured both rear cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front inner edge split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 79,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 79,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts edging off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 75,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure joint clamp missing to centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off badly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 71,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 71,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears edging off (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 70,437 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres edged off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 65,090 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 65,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2017 61,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 61,350 miles

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

left hand front tyre edged off badly inner edge

right hand front tyre edged off badly inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 57,919 miles

Both front tyres badly edged off on inside

Fail 11 Oct 2016 57,881 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Arm inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed VERY DANGEROUS (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly edged off on inside

Left hand rear tyre very badly edged off on inside

Pass 26 Oct 2015 153,557 miles

both rear tyre edging off badly inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2015 53,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyre edging off badly inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2014 46,105 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 37,623 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 37,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,547 miles

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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A16 DWN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A16 DWN, 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 A16 DWN registered?

A16 DWN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 November 2009.

Is A16 DWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 DWN shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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