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AB03 TTT

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,436 mi
Last recorded99,436 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB03 TTT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 99,436 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 95,620 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 87,059 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 87,059 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 82,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 78,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 77,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 71,267 miles

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

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 8 Mar 2018 66,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 61,916 miles

front wipers smearing slightly.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,898 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 50,094 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,094 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 42,568 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 37,406 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 28,546 miles

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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AB03 TTT is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AB03 TTT, 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 AB03 TTT registered?

AB03 TTT is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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