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AD59 EYP

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,993 mi
Last recorded110,993 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 EYP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 110,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 105,127 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 105,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 104,429 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge , tread is5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing inner edge , treads are 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

head lamp switch feels notchy but operating ok

Pass 27 Nov 2019 99,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge but tread at 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

center heat shield slightly loose

headlamp switch works but feels very notchy when operating

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,072 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2017 75,422 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 75,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 64,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,208 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 50,859 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,478 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 33,003 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 EYP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EYP, 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 EYP registered?

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

Is AD59 EYP safe to buy?

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