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AF59 UHM

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,378 mi
Last recorded97,378 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UHM
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 97,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2023 97,289 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Forward mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2022 95,410 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,152 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 91,705 miles

rear sub-frame slight corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2020 91,705 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose bolts hanging out on diff end (6.1.7 (a) (i))

rear sub-frame slight corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2019 88,409 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,409 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 83,839 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 79,853 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 79,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre low on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 77,167 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)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 77,166 miles

Offside Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 3 Sep 2015 66,041 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 57,815 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 57,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 46,147 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 38,594 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 UHM is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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