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AE09 FWK

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

219,671 mi
Last recorded219,671 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FWK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 219,671 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted/corroded on braking surfaces

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

offside rear brake disc pitted/corroded on braking surface

Pass 20 Jan 2018 207,570 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2017 121,802 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,043 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 110,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 92,979 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 92,979 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Near side front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 15 May 2013 85,587 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 68,794 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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AE09 FWK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AE09 FWK, 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 AE09 FWK registered?

AE09 FWK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 April 2009.

Is AE09 FWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 FWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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