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AF09 MHM

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,719 mi
Last recorded119,719 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,719 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 109,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 100,829 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 93,290 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,022 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 102,944 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 102,922 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 92,107 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 81,499 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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AF09 MHM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MHM, 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 MHM registered?

AF09 MHM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is AF09 MHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 MHM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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