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DA56 ENG

2009 BMW 3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,560 mi
Last recorded107,560 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 381,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA56 ENG
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 107,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 102,539 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 102,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2023 95,104 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 87,787 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 81,047 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 76,818 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 76,818 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,505 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 58,847 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,537 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,537 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front tyre inner/outer treads worn.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 19 May 2016 34,936 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 26,398 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 24,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 21,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,636 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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DA56 ENG is a 2009 BMW 3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 81,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA56 ENG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DA56 ENG registered?

DA56 ENG is a 2009 BMW 3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DA56 ENG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA56 ENG 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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