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AF09 YPU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,204 mi
Last recorded198,204 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YPU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 198,204 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 193,436 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front registration plate slight damage

Fail 10 Feb 2018 193,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 2 Feb 2017 184,022 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 184,022 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 172,827 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 172,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 158,251 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 146,759 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 134,062 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 97,592 miles

diesel tester not reading emissons

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 YPU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YPU, 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 YPU registered?

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

Is AF09 YPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 YPU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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