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A9 MMD

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

183,652 mi
Last recorded183,652 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 MMD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 183,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Pass 22 Oct 2024 176,077 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 176,023 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 171,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 168,367 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,472 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 155,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full body undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2020 155,668 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full body undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2019 146,143 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 138,332 miles

Nearside Rear cut in side wall inner

service due

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2017 127,679 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 127,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 113,376 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 97,155 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 75,012 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 8 Oct 2014 75,012 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,109 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,023 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 33,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A9 MMD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 A9 MMD, 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 A9 MMD registered?

A9 MMD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is A9 MMD safe to buy?

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