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AD59 OUS

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,109 mi
Last recorded59,109 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OUS
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 59,109 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 55,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 50,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 45,832 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 45,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 41,941 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,941 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 38,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 28,099 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 28,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OUS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OUS, 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 OUS registered?

AD59 OUS is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is AD59 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OUS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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