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AE59 LXF

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,629 mi
Last recorded116,629 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LXF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 116,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 111,227 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 111,201 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 109,722 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,326 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 106,052 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 104,545 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 102,168 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 96,010 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 85,152 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,712 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 79,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 56,102 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 37,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 37,373 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 34,003 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2013 33,889 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

engine management light comes on

exhaust emmisions very erratic

slight body damage to offside rear

Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,844 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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AE59 LXF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXF, 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 LXF registered?

AE59 LXF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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