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A23 BHP

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,121 mi
Last recorded131,121 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 BHP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 131,121 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 125,927 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 121,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 1500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe / Suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 116,175 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3,500 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 111,965 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 109,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 104,568 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 94,044 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 225/40/18 88w R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 255/35/18 90w R/F bridgrstone (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside tyre valve cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 94,044 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 225/40/18 88w R/F Bridgestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn edges 255/35/18 90w R/F bridgrstone (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Nearside tyre valve cracking (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 83,495 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,436 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracking

Nearside front tyre valve cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5000 miles remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear worn on inner edges + low 255/35/18 90w R/F Bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,910 miles

Oil leak to engine

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 88w R/F Bridgestone potenza (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Multiple cracks (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak to engine

Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,479 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,569 miles

n/side rear tyre on 3m/m

Fail 2 Jan 2014 43,568 miles

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

n/side rear tyre on 3m/m

Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,179 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre is close to delaminating! worn heavily on inner edge

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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A23 BHP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A23 BHP, 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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A23 BHP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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