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AF09 YRP

2009 BMW 3 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,289 mi
Last recorded207,289 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YRP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 207,289 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 207,287 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 185,925 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Sep 2023 166,246 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 166,245 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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 22 Sep 2022 145,230 miles

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

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 145,229 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 125,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 125,517 miles

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 117,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 98,677 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 83,103 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 83,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 72,457 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 66,230 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 58,611 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,552 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,757 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,180 miles

near side rear tyre getting low.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,975 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 YRP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

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

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