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A16 KKE

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,750 mi
Last recorded71,750 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KKE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 71,750 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 71,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both rear tyres on 4 mil tread depth

Pass 27 Oct 2023 71,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2022 70,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Sep 2022 70,339 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Jul 2021 67,660 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2020 65,996 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Under try present / under try damaged . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2019 61,313 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2018 56,203 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,593 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,187 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,477 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 23,771 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Oct 2013 23,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 17,440 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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A16 KKE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A16 KKE, 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 KKE registered?

A16 KKE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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