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AF09 ZZT

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,597 mi
Last recorded111,597 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZZT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 111,597 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))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,759 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,456 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 91,786 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 83,876 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 83,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,067 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 72,767 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2017 72,767 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,591 miles

Offside Front tyre low on edges

undertray ffitted

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 49,309 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,972 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 ZZT is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZT, 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 ZZT registered?

AF09 ZZT is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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