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AF59 POU

2009 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,166 mi
Last recorded151,166 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 POU
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 151,166 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jan 2022 150,901 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

tmps light on

Pass 13 Jan 2021 136,108 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 127,211 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Torsion arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 122,111 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 121,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 115,347 miles

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2016 109,706 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,411 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 92,427 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,651 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,651 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 62,425 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 POU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 POU, 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 POU registered?

AF59 POU is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is AF59 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 POU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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