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A23 DSL

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

101,626 mi
Last recorded101,626 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA23 DSL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 101,626 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 100,197 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 96,254 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,407 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 90,621 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,321 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,668 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 51,362 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,434 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 46,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

N/S/F tyre worn unevanly on inner edge and cracks in terad.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,252 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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A23 DSL is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc 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 A23 DSL, 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 A23 DSL registered?

A23 DSL is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is A23 DSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A23 DSL 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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