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AD09 OPF

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,986 mi
Last recorded83,986 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 OPF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 83,986 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 76,662 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2021 68,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel has been welded

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

Pass 7 May 2020 64,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure warning on ( TPMS )

Pass 27 Jul 2018 58,409 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 58,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,168 miles

eml on

o/s/r wheel been repaired

Fail 6 Jul 2016 54,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml on

o/s/r wheel been repaired

Pass 8 May 2015 47,893 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 47,893 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 40,899 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2012 33,196 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 OPF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OPF, 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 OPF registered?

AD09 OPF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 July 2009.

Is AD09 OPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD09 OPF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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