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AC09 MSC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,080 mi
Last recorded134,080 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC09 MSC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 134,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inscure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

front exhuast flexi in poor condtion

rear subframe corrorded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some compoents

Fail 31 Oct 2025 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog light inscure

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

front exhuast flexi in poor condtion

rear subframe corrorded

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some compoents

Pass 11 Dec 2024 132,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Nov 2023 131,292 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 125,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet not working

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2022 125,486 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside washer jet not working

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Dec 2021 118,926 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 118,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 109,154 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/40x18

Fail 23 Nov 2020 109,154 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear inner edges 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing inner edges 225/40x18

Pass 28 Nov 2019 100,822 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges 255/35x18

Pass 13 Dec 2018 93,958 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,727 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 79,821 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 73,371 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 68,408 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,407 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 56,969 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 44,872 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 44,768 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing low on 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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AC09 MSC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AC09 MSC, 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 AC09 MSC registered?

AC09 MSC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 December 2009.

Is AC09 MSC safe to buy?

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