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A26 NTO

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,134 mi
Last recorded148,134 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 NTO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 148,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 145,101 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 138,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 134,614 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 131,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 124,259 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 109,574 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 95,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 84,383 miles

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

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,673 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 84,857 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 84,635 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,683 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,096 miles

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

brake pad count down light is on

Fail 17 Jan 2014 36,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad count down light is on

Pass 18 Feb 2013 24,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 9,914 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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A26 NTO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A26 NTO, 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 A26 NTO registered?

A26 NTO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is A26 NTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A26 NTO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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