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A5 XHX

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,858 mi
Last recorded79,858 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XHX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 79,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 77,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,784 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 64,607 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s off\s front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 54,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 53,655 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 53,655 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 49,278 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 42,343 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,365 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 25,431 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 24,982 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 21,617 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 21,617 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 17,366 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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A5 XHX 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 86.7%.

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 A5 XHX, 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 A5 XHX registered?

A5 XHX is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 August 2009.

Is A5 XHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XHX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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