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AD09 FSG

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FSG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 159,606 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracks in flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 May 2023 256,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides cracks in flexi hose. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 135,722 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 103,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 92,650 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 92,612 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 92,611 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp switch damaged,cannot turn headlamps off.

Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,901 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 82,076 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)

Pass 14 May 2016 74,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 68,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 47,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 May 2013 47,538 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 34,624 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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AD09 FSG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey 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 AD09 FSG, 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 AD09 FSG registered?

AD09 FSG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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