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A20 SCN

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,874 mi
Last recorded62,874 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SCN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 62,874 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 59,690 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 57,449 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 53,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 49,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 35,170 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 29,530 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 21,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 21,125 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 19,282 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 22 May 2014 17,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 17,683 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2013 16,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2013 16,519 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

Pass 2 May 2012 15,045 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner most edge of treads

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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A20 SCN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A20 SCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A20 SCN registered?

A20 SCN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is A20 SCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SCN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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