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AF59 UHT

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,906 mi
Last recorded125,906 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 UHT
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 125,906 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 125,906 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 120,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 114,978 miles

Rear tyres are not runflats

Pass 25 Apr 2018 114,119 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 114,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Apr 2017 112,163 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 102,099 miles

Emissions too clean for read/print out

Engine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 88,444 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,379 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre rim protector cut

rear b/pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 70,158 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 UHT is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

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

Is AF59 UHT safe to buy?

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