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A22 WER

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,298 mi
Last recorded200,298 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 WER
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 200,298 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 186,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 174,753 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2022 161,653 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2021 153,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 146,638 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2020 146,633 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 131,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,234 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 122,234 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing spring clip (3.5.1j)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 115,020 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 115,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 106,575 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 95,844 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 74,597 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,443 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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A22 WER 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 72.2%.

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 A22 WER, 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 WER registered?

A22 WER is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is A22 WER safe to buy?

The MOT history for A22 WER shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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