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AD09 ZWB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,423 mi
Last recorded152,423 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 ZWB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 152,423 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 152,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake just met the required efficiency

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 147,750 miles

Emits smoke or vapour, not likely to obscure vision of other road users

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 142,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 134,153 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 134,153 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,081 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,732 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 119,732 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 104,613 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 May 2018 101,192 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 99,655 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,188 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacing close to expose cords on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 93,188 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replacing close to expose cords on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 92,461 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 92,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 87,072 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,571 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 56,409 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 ZWB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZWB, 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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AD09 ZWB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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