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A21 TKS

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,151 mi
Last recorded111,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 TKS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 111,151 miles

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

nearside rear wheel has a weld repair

Pass 23 Jan 2025 104,957 miles

Headlamp cleaning devices inoperative

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 102,178 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 98,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 94,770 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 90,752 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner faces partially pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ***inner brake pad*** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns/os misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 81,823 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 77,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,866 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 42,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,156 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,804 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 23,461 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TKS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 TKS, 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 A21 TKS registered?

A21 TKS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is A21 TKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 TKS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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