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AF09 TVW

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 TVW
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 117,211 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 105,941 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

stone chips front screen

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and has cuts with debris inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 91,207 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch is faulty dipped doesnt come on only sidelights then auto has to be selected to get dipped on then to turn off u have to select sidelights (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel fractured inner rim is cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge and has cuts with debris inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

tpms light on indicating a loss of pressure

Pass 12 Oct 2018 71,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,339 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,602 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,789 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 36,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 27,932 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 20,375 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 TVW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TVW, 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 TVW is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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