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AE59 JVG

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 JVG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 71,844 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 71,253 miles

Both rear wheels cracked in paint or wheel ? at inner rim

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is perished

r/o/s tyre is perished and worn at inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,343 miles

Front brake pads approx 65-70% worn

Possible cracks starting to form on inside of both rear road alloy wheels

Pass 22 Dec 2022 67,284 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

f/o/s pads appear 75% worn

front discs are worn, rusty at inner face

Fail 19 Dec 2022 67,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted damaged at inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

f/o/s pads appear 75% worn

front discs are worn, rusty at inner face

Pass 16 Dec 2021 63,481 miles

Surface corrosion on front brake discs pads 50% worn approximately

Pass 4 Jan 2021 61,947 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

emissions to low to detect

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2019 60,646 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 59,121 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are rusty (area reduced at inner face)

front tyres are worn at edges

no emission print out given readings are to low

r//o/s tyre is worn on edges

r/n/s tyre is worn to 4mm and worn on inner edge this is not flat

Pass 21 Dec 2017 58,507 miles

exhaust is rusty

front discs are rusty at inner face (possible noisy)

no emission print out is given readings are to low

Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,988 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 55,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 50,305 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,794 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 42,677 miles

Osr tyre has cuts to inner edge no cords showing.

Fail 19 Dec 2012 42,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Osr tyre has cuts to inner edge no cords showing.

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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AE59 JVG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 AE59 JVG, 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 AE59 JVG registered?

AE59 JVG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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