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AE09 LYR

2009 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,105 mi
Last recorded159,105 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LYR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 159,105 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 152,567 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2024 143,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 141,088 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 131,920 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 122,089 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 112,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking Brake Has Limited Reserve Travel

Pass 12 Jun 2019 102,528 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,330 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 67,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 56,978 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,696 miles

both front tyres worn on outer ege

emm to clean to read

Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,492 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 24,573 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 LYR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LYR, 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 LYR registered?

AE09 LYR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is AE09 LYR safe to buy?

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