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A25 BOM

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 BOM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 96,398 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,209 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,855 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 83,311 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 77,769 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 75,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 74,732 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 74,716 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 71,200 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 68,635 miles

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

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

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

small cuts in outer sidewalls of both front tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2016 66,257 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 64,175 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of components underneath

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 2 Oct 2014 61,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 61,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,384 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,811 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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A25 BOM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A25 BOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A25 BOM registered?

A25 BOM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is A25 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 BOM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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