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AF59 JHA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JHA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 92,415 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 89,593 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,981 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 85,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 83,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,336 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,090 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 77,090 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working not working with fog lamps on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 74,117 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,368 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,567 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 51,567 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,557 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 34,403 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 28,489 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 28 Aug 2012 21,785 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 JHA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AF59 JHA, 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 AF59 JHA registered?

AF59 JHA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AF59 JHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 JHA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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