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AF09 XVP

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,055 mi
Last recorded183,055 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2026 183,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2025 178,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 177,971 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 165,530 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 165,528 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,582 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,225 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 134,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively NSF - OSF (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 129,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 117,978 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 110,434 miles

fuel cap seal deteriorated

number plate spacing

Pass 9 Aug 2016 90,854 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 90,854 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,746 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

Pass 22 Jul 2014 49,899 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 29,295 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 29,295 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 18 Feb 2013 42,981 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front tyres starting wear inner edge

small chips in windscreen

small cuts in front tyres

Fail 8 Feb 2013 42,868 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,247 miles

both front tyres wearing inner 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 XVP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XVP, 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 XVP registered?

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

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