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AD59 MAB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

129,460 mi
Last recorded129,460 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 MAB
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 129,460 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 166,466 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 123,293 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2021 123,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,314 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,071 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,748 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 68,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 62,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,526 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 42,208 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 MAB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MAB, 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 MAB registered?

AD59 MAB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is AD59 MAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 MAB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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