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2009 BMW 325d M Sport A MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for 325d M Sport A models manufactured in 2009, based on 145 real MOT test results.

84.1%
Pass Rate
15.9%
Fail Rate
145
Total Tests
64,393
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2009 BMW 325d M Sport A MOT Analysis

The 2009 BMW 325d M Sport A has an MOT pass rate of 84.1% based on 145 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 64,393 miles on the odometer. With a 15.9% failure rate, the 2009 325d M Sport A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2009 BMW 325d M Sport A is Driver's View of the Road, responsible for 1.4% of failures. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Tyres is the second most common issue at 0.7%.

Top failures specific to 2009 models only. The overall 325d M Sport A page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Driver's View Of The Road1.4%2
2Tyres0.7%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 64,393 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Visibility0.21% per 10K miTyres0.11% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Visibility0.211.4%2
Tyres0.110.7%1

Mileage Statistics

64,393
Mean
51,445
Median
40,414
25th Percentile
73,970
75th Percentile
2.47% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2009 BMW 325d M Sport A has an MOT pass rate of 84.1% based on 145 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 64,393 miles on the odometer. With a 15.9% failure rate, the 2009 325d M Sport A is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2009 BMW 325d M Sport A, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to driver's view of the road: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. At 64,393 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Driver's View of the Road — 1.4% of failures

Driver's View of the Road issues account for 1.4% of MOT failures on 2009 BMW 325d M Sport A models. Driver's View of the Road issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Tyres — 0.7% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.7% of MOT failures on 2009 BMW 325d M Sport A models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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