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AF09 MJK

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,809 mi
Last recorded113,809 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MJK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 113,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,154 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 13 Jun 2025 111,154 miles

Front exhaust flexi in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 109,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around flexi pipe flange areas (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 108,694 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 108,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 101,707 miles

All tyres low tread

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2019 92,807 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,999 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,999 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 58,525 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 47,702 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 28,087 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,320 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 MJK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 AF09 MJK, 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 MJK registered?

AF09 MJK is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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