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AF59 POH

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

206,617 mi
Last recorded206,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 POH
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 206,617 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Fail 18 Jul 2022 206,615 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS lamp on

Pass 15 Jul 2021 196,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 196,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 191,224 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 191,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 171,995 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 171,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 161,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Mar 2018 161,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine covers and under car covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Mar 2017 146,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 146,559 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure abs wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 130,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 130,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,944 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 100,728 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 82,204 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 72,505 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre 3mm

small chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Aug 2012 72,357 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/rear tyre 3mm

slight damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

small chip in windscreen

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 POH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 POH, 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 POH is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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