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AE09 FYL

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2793cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,462 mi
Last recorded87,462 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 FYL
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,793cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,462 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 74,554 miles

Nearside Front window heavily tinted

Offside Front window heavily tinted

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,013 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2014 47,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7 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 FYL is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,793cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FYL, 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 AE09 FYL registered?

AE09 FYL is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 21 July 2009.

Is AE09 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 FYL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE09 FYL have outstanding finance?

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