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A1 CKX

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

191,702 mi
Last recorded191,702 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CKX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 191,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 186,996 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 179,376 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 176,216 miles

Bottom engine cover fitted obscuring view to some underside components

Pass 14 May 2022 176,171 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 13 Apr 2021 164,563 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY LEAK, JUST FALLING SHORT OF FAILURE CRITERIA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 164,529 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING VIEW TO SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive HEAVY LEAK, JUST FALLING SHORT OF FAILURE CRITERIA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 153,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 144,974 miles

Central Rear seatbelt could not be examed due to obstruction in rear

Fail 11 Apr 2019 144,974 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing trackrod end arm missing the securing bolt (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear seatbelt could not be examed due to obstruction in rear

Pass 16 Apr 2018 135,806 miles

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Rear suspension component slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2017 121,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 121,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 109,441 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 80,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 80,571 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 62,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A1 CKX is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 A1 CKX, 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 A1 CKX registered?

A1 CKX is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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