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A22 ANB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

53,239 mi
Last recorded53,239 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 ANB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 53,239 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 52,739 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,415 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 49,912 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 47,318 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 41,683 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 37,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front Outer STARTING TO WEAR

Offside Front RUBBER JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Fail 13 Mar 2020 37,315 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut in wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dose not work with outer light on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 32,938 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 29,212 miles

Nearside Front damage tyre sidewall

Pass 21 Feb 2017 26,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,699 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 20,724 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 17,022 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone cuts tyre treads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low outer edges.

damage tyre sidewalls.

Pass 5 Mar 2013 14,241 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage nearside front and offside rear tyres outer sidewalls.

damage wheel rims.

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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A22 ANB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 A22 ANB, 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 A22 ANB registered?

A22 ANB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is A22 ANB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 ANB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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