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AF09 YPO

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

163,690 mi
Last recorded163,690 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YPO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 163,690 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 150,557 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 9 Dec 2020 141,979 miles

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 130,137 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,876 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 117,276 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 117,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 107,431 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 98,501 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 96,731 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 93,893 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,998 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 YPO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YPO, 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 YPO registered?

AF09 YPO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 YPO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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