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AF59 JFY

2009 BMW 3 Series

Purple Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,421 mi
Last recorded129,421 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JFY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 129,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 124,847 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 124,813 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 118,656 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 21 Aug 2023 118,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2022 111,127 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 104,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 100,352 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,582 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 95,582 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside front and nearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

Fail 30 Aug 2018 90,035 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front and nearside rear tyre bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 85,977 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,463 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 77,463 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 65,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted so seat and seat belt cannot be checked

Pass 3 Oct 2014 50,531 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)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 35,977 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,577 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,690 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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AF59 JFY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Purple with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AF59 JFY, 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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AF59 JFY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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