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A7 CHY

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,567 mi
Last recorded114,567 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 CHY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,567 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 112,668 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,042 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,410 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 108,398 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured x2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 104,483 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 102,124 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 101,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2019 98,031 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,028 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 91,975 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 91,903 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,027 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,209 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 79,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 71,148 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 71,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,393 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 51,683 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 51,683 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 37,372 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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A7 CHY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A7 CHY, 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 A7 CHY registered?

A7 CHY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is A7 CHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 CHY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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