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AF09 XVA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

152,688 mi
Last recorded152,688 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 XVA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 152,688 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2026 152,688 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 147,808 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 142,479 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 142,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 134,248 miles

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 134,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and or under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 17 Feb 2022 129,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Fail 10 Feb 2022 129,764 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Under trays and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 27 Feb 2021 126,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 126,539 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 123,994 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components.

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 115,965 miles

slight play to offside rear and nearside rear wish bone joints

Pass 22 Feb 2018 104,942 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2017 90,951 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 90,951 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 80,152 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Feb 2014 56,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,109 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,877 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 XVA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XVA, 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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What year was AF09 XVA registered?

AF09 XVA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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