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AF09 TUY

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,528 mi
Last recorded101,528 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TUY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 101,528 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,634 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 96,147 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 80,789 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 66,605 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 66,588 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 64,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,204 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2014 57,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2014 57,136 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre inner wall deterioating

o/s/r jacking point mounting missing

Pass 7 May 2013 54,732 miles

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

front wipers smearing

nsf tyre cuts in tread

osf tyre sidewall damage

Pass 8 May 2012 39,818 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f outer sidewall damaged

n/s/r tyre split to tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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 TUY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TUY, 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 TUY registered?

AF09 TUY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 TUY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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