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AF09 NPA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

77,346 mi
Last recorded77,346 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NPA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall repair. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 72,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 65,267 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 51,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 51,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 38,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 28,734 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 24,056 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 22,082 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 21,047 miles

both front tyres starting to perish on inside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2016 19,959 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 18,926 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 16,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 15,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,459 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 NPA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 NPA, 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 NPA registered?

AF09 NPA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is AF09 NPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 NPA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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