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AF09 TUP

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,105 mi
Last recorded128,105 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TUP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 128,105 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 119,640 miles

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

Offside Front 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 7 Jan 2022 117,362 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 117,360 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,123 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,498 miles

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

offside rear upper link arm slight play on inner bush

Fail 8 Jul 2019 95,498 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

long travel on handbrake

offside rear upper link arm slight play on inner bush

Pass 20 Jun 2018 86,682 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,894 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake caliper spring missing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,894 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake caliper spring missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 69,690 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2015 59,633 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 59,633 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 53,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,229 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 45,082 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 40,725 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 TUP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TUP, 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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AF09 TUP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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