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AF09 TVY

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,115 mi
Last recorded146,115 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 146,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 146,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 137,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 137,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 132,069 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge < 3mm across tread, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 132,068 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge < 3mm across tread, low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear brake pad sensor chafed on drive shaft

Pass 8 Mar 2023 128,500 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 122,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 117,336 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,999 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,840 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 60,911 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 49,348 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 36,126 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 24,077 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 12,318 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 12,313 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs deteriorated

rear brake discs deteriorated

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 TVY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TVY, 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 TVY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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