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AD09 OOC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,813 mi
Last recorded106,813 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 OOC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 106,813 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 4 Apr 2016 106,813 miles

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 100,769 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges 225/35/19 88Y

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 100,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edges

O/S/F tyre wearing on edges 225/35/19 88Y

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 92,655 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 92,652 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 82,999 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

Fail 13 May 2013 82,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers smearing

osr tyre excessive wear on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 72,480 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 72,480 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.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 OOC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OOC, 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 OOC registered?

AD09 OOC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 June 2009.

Is AD09 OOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 OOC shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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