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AD59 EGZ

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

112,438 mi
Last recorded112,438 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 112,438 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 105,504 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear brake calliper clip is missing

Pass 24 Oct 2023 98,337 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2022 89,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 81,475 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,512 miles

hazard light flashing inconsistently

Fail 24 Oct 2020 73,508 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

hazard light flashing inconsistently

Pass 11 Nov 2019 66,735 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 65,198 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 58,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 52,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,074 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,088 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,074 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,529 miles

Front tyres are wearing on the edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 EGZ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

AD59 EGZ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is AD59 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 EGZ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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