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AF09 TUA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,907 mi
Last recorded120,907 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 120,907 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2021 120,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,143 miles

osr tyre getting low

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

osr tyre getting low

Pass 30 Sep 2019 108,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,343 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 86,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the treads (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,519 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 63,623 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 55,659 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 46,672 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,240 miles

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

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

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 TUA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 81,861 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 TUA, 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 TUA registered?

AF09 TUA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is AF09 TUA safe to buy?

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