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AB09 BMW

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,329 mi
Last recorded74,329 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB09 BMW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 74,329 miles

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 20 Jan 2022 73,969 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

under trays fitted.

Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 61,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 51,158 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,682 miles

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Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge 225 35 19 88Y Run Flat Extra Load Bridgestone

Fail 18 Sep 2017 39,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed & Flat 225 35 19 88Y Run Flat Extra Load Bridgestone (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Chip In Windscreen

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components From Inspection

Nearside Front Tyre Tread Getting Low Inner Edge 225 35 19 88Y Run Flat Extra Load Bridgestone

Pass 29 Sep 2016 33,096 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 27 Sep 2016 33,096 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,992 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 27,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 19,537 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 19,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 18,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 15,463 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 15,463 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 11,056 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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AB09 BMW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AB09 BMW, 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 AB09 BMW registered?

AB09 BMW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is AB09 BMW safe to buy?

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