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AD59 DDN

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,177 mi
Last recorded136,177 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DDN
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 136,177 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,451 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,102 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 132,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 129,459 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 125,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 May 2021 116,824 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 116,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 112,276 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 112,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 104,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 88,870 miles

Both offside front and offside rear tyres are worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 84,899 miles

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 May 2016 76,763 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear adult belt not allowing full inspection

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 May 2015 68,272 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

ENGINE MISFIRE

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

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 15 Mar 2014 56,843 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,740 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,443 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 DDN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD59 DDN registered?

AD59 DDN is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 November 2009.

Is AD59 DDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 DDN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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