MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,586 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Central Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge
Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Brake pad sensor wiring rubbing driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge
Nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm
Offside bonnet catch not locking closed
Offside front tyre worn to 2mm on outside edge
Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp
Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit 2mm
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward outer bush worn. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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AF09 ZZU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ZZU, 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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AF09 ZZU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 March 2009.
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