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AC58 ERO

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,521 mi
Last recorded128,521 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC58 ERO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 128,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

engine cover fitted

undercover fitted underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2016 117,155 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 19 Mar 2016 117,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,247 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 105,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 94,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has uneven tread wear .

Pass 19 Mar 2013 84,798 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,212 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 ERO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AC58 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC58 ERO?

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What year was AC58 ERO registered?

AC58 ERO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 February 2009.

Is AC58 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC58 ERO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AC58 ERO have outstanding finance?

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