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A1 CUC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

78,216 mi
Last recorded78,216 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CUC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,216 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Windscreen washer requires attention

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 12 Nov 2024 76,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Fail 11 Nov 2024 76,007 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 9 Nov 2023 72,599 miles

Headlamp washers require attention/repair. Not fully retracting.

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Fail 7 Nov 2023 72,594 miles

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

Headlamp washers require attention/repair. Not fully retracting.

Surface corrosion to brake unions and ferrules

Pass 31 Oct 2022 69,329 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamp washers not retracting fully

Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,987 miles

Nearside headlamp cleaning washer jet is not retracting fully into bumper washer is cleaning the lamp as it should.

Offside headlamp cleaning washer jet is not retracting fully into bumper washer is cleaning the lamp as it should.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 62,217 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 59,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 54,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 50,542 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 50,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 43,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has cut in tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,959 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 31,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 24,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 24,960 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 19,211 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 19,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 CUC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 CUC, 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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A1 CUC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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