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AF09 MHE

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MHE
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 78,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 75,123 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 70,234 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 70,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Pass 20 May 2023 64,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 61,189 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 58,727 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 57,591 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 55,360 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 55,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 52,649 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 52,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2017 49,545 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 45,294 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 42,069 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 42,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,632 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 36,954 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,127 miles

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

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 MHE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF09 MHE registered?

AF09 MHE is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is AF09 MHE safe to buy?

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