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AD59 AYM

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

186,891 mi
Last recorded186,891 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 AYM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 186,891 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2022 181,386 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 168,971 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2019 150,422 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose. Washer now fitted to hold it up.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Jul 2018 134,169 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 124,086 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,064 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,048 miles

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

Unable to test O/S/R & N/S/F seat belt due to child seat fitment.Cut in O/S/F tyre nearly to the cords.

Fail 1 Apr 2015 97,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Crack in windscreen but not in drivers view of the road

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to test O/S/R & N/S/F seat belt due to child seat fitment.Cut in O/S/F tyre nearly to the cords.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,602 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 55,337 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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AD59 AYM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD59 AYM, 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 AD59 AYM registered?

AD59 AYM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 November 2009.

Is AD59 AYM safe to buy?

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