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AD09 OPJ

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,156 mi
Last recorded69,156 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 OPJ
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 64,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 64,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Apr 2017 59,863 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 58,347 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 50,421 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2014 42,080 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on

Pass 26 Jun 2012 24,120 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 OPJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OPJ, 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 OPJ registered?

AD09 OPJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is AD09 OPJ safe to buy?

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