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AF09 NRV

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,349 mi
Last recorded178,349 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 178,349 miles

Nearside Front and Offside Rear wear indictor sensor/wire hanging loose

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray(s)/Cover(s) fitted preventing full inspection of some component(s)

Fail 14 Nov 2025 178,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb and retaining clip incorrectly installed - installed correctly and pattern adjusted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front and Offside Rear wear indictor sensor/wire hanging loose

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray(s)/Cover(s) fitted preventing full inspection of some component(s)

Pass 16 Nov 2024 171,319 miles

*All brake pad wear sensors not secured into corresponding pad*

Central *Exhaust clamp corroded and breaking away*

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated *Both front brake hoses* (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulder* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 165,063 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The front and rear brake wear indicators are not fitted in the brake pads

Pass 8 Dec 2022 156,300 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracks (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 134,705 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 118,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 115,244 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,800 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

undertrays & covers fitted.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 104,045 miles

under trays / covers fitted.

Fail 19 Sep 2017 104,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (1.8.A.1b)

under trays / covers fitted.

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,363 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 97,363 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge.

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,769 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 76,127 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 64,293 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 51,616 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 NRV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NRV, 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 NRV registered?

AF09 NRV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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