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AD09 FUG

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,542 mi
Last recorded138,542 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FUG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,542 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,653 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 121,690 miles

Offside rear upper suspension arm bush play.

Fail 24 Feb 2018 121,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear upper suspension arm bush play.

Pass 11 Feb 2017 113,265 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 113,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush and o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. and o/s/f (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak and o/s/f (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened and o/s/f at end missing (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and o/s/r + no damping effects (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s/f on inner side cant see the thickness (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,565 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 97,558 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 255/30/19 runflats (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 86,226 miles

wear & corrosion on brake discs alround

Pass 19 May 2014 84,433 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 71,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 48,934 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 FUG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD09 FUG, 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 FUG registered?

AD09 FUG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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