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A8 CML

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,882 mi
Last recorded101,882 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CML
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,882 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 99,478 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 96,717 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Fail 6 Oct 2023 96,717 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in tread ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,267 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 91,083 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 88,451 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 78,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 78,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 67,686 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,408 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,400 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 42,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2013 33,614 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A8 CML is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 A8 CML, 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 A8 CML registered?

A8 CML is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is A8 CML safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CML shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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