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AD59 DFA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

93,840 mi
Last recorded93,840 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 DFA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 93,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 90,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 84,748 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 80,163 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 76,543 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 76,543 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 73,091 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 66,631 miles

Stop Start Warning Light On

Pass 7 Jan 2017 63,000 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 58,455 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 55,312 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 38,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 31,298 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 26,144 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 DFA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 DFA, 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 DFA registered?

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

Is AD59 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 DFA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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