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DE51 BBS

2009 BMW 320

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

86,714 mi
Last recorded86,714 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 32090,379 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 BBS
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 86,714 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 86,714 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2025 119,421 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,197 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 117,227 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 112,538 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 80,383 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 90,355 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 77,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 68,049 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 66,500 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 74,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 50,370 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 71,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 30,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 70,075 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,882 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 62,648 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,633 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,622 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,795 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 57,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 52,534 miles

Front wipers split but still clear the screen

Pass 11 Jul 2013 46,622 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,695 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 42,695 miles

Upper Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,372 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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DE51 BBS is a 2009 BMW 320 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

Across all 2009 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 90,379 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE51 BBS is a 2009 BMW 320, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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