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AF59 UHB

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,525 mi
Last recorded96,525 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,525 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 91,903 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 84,838 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 83,462 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 82,768 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 74,210 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,828 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 68,544 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 66,860 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 64,864 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 56,401 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 49,967 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 2013 39,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,428 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 UHB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UHB, 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 UHB registered?

AF59 UHB is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 UHB safe to buy?

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