MOT Status
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160,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
both front flexible brake hoses perished
chip in windscreen
rear prop shaft bush perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
both rear tyrs worn
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both front flexy brake hose's perished
both front tyres worn edges low inner edge cut outer sidewall
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads starting to get low
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs worn
Front brake pads starting to get low
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads appear low
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads appear low
Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
Diesel to clean for emissions test
Nearside front shock absorber damp
Nearside front tyre wearing on edges
Offside front tyre worn on edges
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres worn inner edge
n/s/f tyre worn low edges
o/s/f tyre worn on limit outer edge
to clean to diesel test
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AF09 XVJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue 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 XVJ, 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 XVJ registered?
AF09 XVJ is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 6 March 2009.
Is AF09 XVJ safe to buy?
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