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A7 JJS

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JJS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 148,700 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 142,205 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 136,007 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 128,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 125,593 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 119,786 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,686 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 109,702 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 98,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 85,311 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 85,311 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,660 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 43,312 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 32,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2013 22,855 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on both outer edges

O/S/F Tyre worn close to cords on both outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 20,539 miles

inner and outer edge of offside front tyre worn.

inner edge of nearside front tyre worn.

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 JJS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A7 JJS, 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 JJS registered?

A7 JJS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 December 2009.

Is A7 JJS safe to buy?

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