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A21 JWB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,793 mi
Last recorded34,793 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 JWB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 34,793 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 24,167 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 15,359 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 11,631 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 10,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 9,104 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 7,392 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 6,238 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 5,150 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 5,090 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 4,717 miles

Emissions not tested engine keeps going into limp mode and eml comes on (7.4.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 4,255 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 4,106 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 3,982 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 3,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 3,321 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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A21 JWB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 A21 JWB, 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

How do I check the history of A21 JWB?

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What year was A21 JWB registered?

A21 JWB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is A21 JWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 JWB 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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