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AF59 JHO

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,706 mi
Last recorded122,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 JHO
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,508 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 108,228 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,169 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,590 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn causing knocking noise (2.7.4)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,340 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,997 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 77,812 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 72,280 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 72,280 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 JHO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF59 JHO registered?

AF59 JHO is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is AF59 JHO safe to buy?

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