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A7 KXL

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,837 mi
Last recorded177,837 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 KXL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 177,837 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 174,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 171,753 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 165,598 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt PASSENGER FRONT SEAT ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTER BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 161,797 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 156,214 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 152,084 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 145,419 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 141,645 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2017 141,645 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2016 128,574 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 108,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 98,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 98,457 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,151 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 91,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 68,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2013 68,852 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 50,906 miles

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

n/s/f tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise replacement

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 KXL is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KXL, 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 KXL registered?

A7 KXL is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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