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AC58 CXU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,224 mi
Last recorded147,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 CXU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 147,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 141,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake Disc Back plate Fractured

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2021 141,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake Disc Back plate Fractured

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2020 136,420 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,637 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,321 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,977 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 100,154 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,986 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,981 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level just on min, need top up

Fail 11 Mar 2013 52,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Emissions too clean to test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 43,407 miles

Bumper damaged on the n/s/f

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2012 40,228 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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AC58 CXU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AC58 CXU, 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 AC58 CXU registered?

AC58 CXU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 February 2009.

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