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A20 VRD

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

76,668 mi
Last recorded76,668 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VRD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 76,668 miles

exhaust flexy [x2] wire mesh broken

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,076 miles

Lower lower engine and underbody covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,487 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 70,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction flashing (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 66,425 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 65,889 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 63,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 52,729 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 46,061 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 41,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 38,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 34,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,156 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 26,922 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,713 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 18,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 13,972 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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A20 VRD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VRD, 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 A20 VRD registered?

A20 VRD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is A20 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VRD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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