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AF09 ZZU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,586 mi
Last recorded173,586 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 ZZU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 173,586 miles

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))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 173,586 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 162,743 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 151,004 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 151,004 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 135,888 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 135,885 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 120,886 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearward outer bush worn. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 106,288 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 106,288 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,245 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)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 75,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,310 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 47,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 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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