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A8 GEK

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 GEK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 123,483 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 123,425 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 120,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 116,018 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 110,213 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 104,385 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,396 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 100,395 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,024 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 86,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 78,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,764 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,635 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 48,018 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,850 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 25,015 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 24,998 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 GEK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A8 GEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 GEK registered?

A8 GEK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is A8 GEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 GEK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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