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AF09 MFY

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,491 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 96,491 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 79,903 miles

Nearside Rear + offside front jacking point missing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 71,911 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside front + nearside rear jacking point missing

Pass 29 Mar 2014 63,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut to tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,193 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 52,050 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,960 miles

large deep cuts evident osr tyre

osf jack block missing

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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AF09 MFY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 AF09 MFY, 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 AF09 MFY registered?

AF09 MFY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AF09 MFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 MFY 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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