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AF09 NSV

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,393 mi
Last recorded142,393 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 NSV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 142,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear OSR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 142,388 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working led light unit lens cracked and water in light unit and flasher inop intermittent faults (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 127,953 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 124,443 miles

Fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 28 Nov 2023 124,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel cap seal cracking

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 121,340 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 121,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 117,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,222 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 110,222 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,512 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,496 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rears not checked ()

Pass 25 May 2016 78,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 78,521 miles

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 70,026 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2014 61,652 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 61,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,826 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Jun 2012 45,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 44,501 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

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 NSV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NSV, 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 NSV registered?

AF09 NSV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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