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A3 WXN

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,060 mi
Last recorded178,060 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 WXN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 178,060 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 165,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 144,066 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 136,708 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 136,701 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement knocking under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 131,379 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,512 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,930 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 102,743 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 88,554 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 73,738 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,543 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,418 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,180 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 25,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre starting to get low on tread on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 7,706 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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A3 WXN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A3 WXN, 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 A3 WXN registered?

A3 WXN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is A3 WXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 WXN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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