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AD09 ZRV

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,593 mi
Last recorded103,593 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZRV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 103,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 99,069 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 91,705 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust clamp broken between flexi and centre pipe

Fail 28 Feb 2022 91,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust clamp broken between flexi and centre pipe

Pass 8 Dec 2020 78,195 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 71,809 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 69,520 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,770 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 66,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,744 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 59,571 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

Pass 20 May 2014 56,636 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 May 2013 53,903 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,228 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,228 miles

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

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 ZRV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV registered?

AD09 ZRV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is AD09 ZRV safe to buy?

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