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AF59 JGY

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,639 mi
Last recorded159,639 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JGY
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 159,639 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre uneven wear inner edge due to tyre pressure or fault on tracking ect (5.2.3 (e))

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes sup rubbers all req power wash wax oil and grease now while still good preventive maintanace does work going dry and rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2025 159,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction CODE READ (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre uneven wear inner edge due to tyre pressure or fault on tracking ect (5.2.3 (e))

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes sup rubbers all req power wash wax oil and grease now while still good preventive maintanace does work going dry and rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2025 159,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both head lamps are dim req pollish incorect images (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre uneven wear inner edge due to tyre pressure or fault on tracking ect (5.2.3 (e))

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

sills floor chassi brake pipes sup rubbers all req power wash wax oil and grease now while still good preventive maintanace does work going dry and rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2024 147,542 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 147,534 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front slight exhaust gas leak engine area

exhaust heat guard loose above centre pipe

Pass 5 Aug 2023 133,946 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 133,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 122,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 113,441 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 112,193 miles

Engine cover, undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs worn and lipped

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Att soon (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 108,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 108,037 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 98,314 miles

Brake ware warning light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Fail 30 Nov 2018 98,314 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake ware warning light on

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Pass 29 Dec 2017 90,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear most outer ball joint slight play (2.4.G.2)

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

service over due ind. oon

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2016 82,770 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 82,760 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,869 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 73,804 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 65,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 50,731 miles

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 22 Aug 2012 38,929 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 JGY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 JGY, 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 JGY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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