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A25 LOR

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,552 mi
Last recorded116,552 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 LOR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 116,552 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 111,796 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipes swollen under protective coating

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipes swollen under protective coating

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 107,541 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 89,057 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 76,612 miles

smoke emissions to clean to read

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2018 76,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35z18 xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

smoke emissions to clean to read

under trays fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 58,001 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 47,330 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 47,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2014 35,594 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 26,353 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 26,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,691 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall minor damage

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 LOR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LOR, 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 LOR registered?

A25 LOR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is A25 LOR safe to buy?

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