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AD09 FVB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,076 mi
Last recorded156,076 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 FVB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 156,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 139,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 133,241 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 133,241 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,802 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 117,545 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 111,217 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 100,401 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 100,394 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 96,449 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2013 92,625 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 77,649 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 FVB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FVB, 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 FVB registered?

AD09 FVB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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