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AD59 NMF

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1766cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,063 mi
Last recorded120,063 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 NMF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 120,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 114,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2023 109,336 miles

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

park brake lever has no reserve travel

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,728 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 102,728 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 92,807 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 92,788 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,235 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,534 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 59,765 miles

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing thin

Fail 24 Mar 2017 59,694 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front and offside rear tyres are wearing thin

Pass 25 Feb 2016 53,746 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 47,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 36,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 23,325 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 NMF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,766cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NMF, 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

How do I check the history of AD59 NMF?

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What year was AD59 NMF registered?

AD59 NMF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is AD59 NMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 NMF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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