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AF09 ZRR

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZRR
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 145,292 miles

Front brake flexi hoses surface perishing

Nearside Front tyre small cut inner tread no cords/ply exposed at time

Nearside wiper blade slight smear advise clean/replace

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE REPLACE ON LIMIT 1.6MM BALD INNER NO CORDS/PLY EXPOSED AT TIME (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside bottom hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 22 Sep 2022 136,459 miles

Front Brake flexi hoses surface perishing

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge on 3mm

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside and offside to lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 129,604 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view drivers side stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspect upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,969 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 116,969 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))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 113,832 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,631 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,130 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 80,244 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 80,244 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2014 66,413 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,413 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 56,163 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 56,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edge and close to wear indicator and close to legal limit

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,820 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 38,772 miles

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

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

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 ZRR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black 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 ZRR, 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 ZRR registered?

AF09 ZRR is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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