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AD09 NLZ

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 NLZ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,219 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 116,850 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 101,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 86,073 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,203 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 85,024 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 82,416 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 82,416 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 80,425 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 77,803 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 77,803 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 72,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 67,641 miles

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 61,388 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,006 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 45,420 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 29 May 2012 36,530 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 NLZ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

AD09 NLZ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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