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AD59 DDU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 110,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 110,383 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 110,380 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 109,917 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 109,917 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 109,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 24 Nov 2020 104,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 11 Nov 2019 99,567 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear top arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 27 Nov 2018 90,884 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Nov 2017 78,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 70,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 61,653 miles

Front under tray fited

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise near side front tyer wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside under tray fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit starting to wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside under tray fitted

advise front brake pads getting low

engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,533 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 33,154 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 DDU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AD59 DDU, 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 DDU registered?

AD59 DDU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is AD59 DDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 DDU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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