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AD09 FUO

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 134,183 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 134,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to legal limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,537 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front pads low

under tray fitted under car . covers on sillinner and outer sill.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 123,537 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

cover under the car all round

oil leks

Pass 21 Sep 2016 116,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 101,765 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

condition rear brake disc's

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 12 Aug 2014 86,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 74,451 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,378 miles

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

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 FUO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FUO, 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 FUO registered?

AD09 FUO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is AD09 FUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 FUO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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