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A6 SVM

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,389 mi
Last recorded56,389 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 SVM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 56,389 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 56,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 54,973 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,243 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,120 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 46,571 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 41,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 37,690 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019 32,135 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 26,149 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 19,130 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 14,722 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 May 2016 14,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,968 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 9,105 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 6,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 5,001 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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A6 SVM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc 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 A6 SVM, 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.

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What year was A6 SVM registered?

A6 SVM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is A6 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 SVM 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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