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AD59 OVE

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,861 mi
Last recorded69,861 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD59 OVE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 69,861 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,861 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 67,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 66,565 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,396 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 60,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 59,058 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 59,058 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing locking wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 57,001 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,306 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 54,306 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 51,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,622 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 41,355 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 37,485 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 OVE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OVE, 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 OVE registered?

AD59 OVE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is AD59 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD59 OVE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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