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A21 VAU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,627 mi
Last recorded162,627 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 VAU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 162,627 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 155,739 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 155,739 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 143,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 135,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 131,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 130,384 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 127,828 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 119,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 119,182 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 101,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight play in suspension linkage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 85,384 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,017 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2014 50,980 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,854 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 35,718 miles

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

225/35-18 tyres fitted to rear

225/40-18 tyres fitted to front

Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,658 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 23,658 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 VAU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A21 VAU, 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 VAU registered?

A21 VAU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 February 2009.

Is A21 VAU safe to buy?

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