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AD59 EWU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,185 mi
Last recorded92,185 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EWU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 92,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded by mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and bushes are worn or corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 92,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms front bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded by mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms and bushes are worn or corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,030 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 89,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 85,074 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 85,074 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 81,026 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 81,026 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,855 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,183 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 51,999 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,719 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 40,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 34,445 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 31,914 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 31,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

offside rear tyre has a nail in

Pass 18 Dec 2014 24,802 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 22,486 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 22,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 20,051 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 EWU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EWU, 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 EWU registered?

AD59 EWU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 December 2009.

Is AD59 EWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 EWU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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