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AF59 UJC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,231 mi
Last recorded108,231 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,231 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop and casing is deterioted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe and components are corroded

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

both front brake discs are worn and corroded

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges and have cuts in tyres but no cords exposed

exhaust flexi pipe is deterioted

Fail 27 Jan 2026 108,213 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour position light led rings wrong colour (4.1.4 (a))

Central Front Upper exhaust flexi pipe casing deteriorating

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view window screen has 2 +chips present (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper subframe and axle and components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 102,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 102,530 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,945 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,750 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 88,165 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 84,675 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 82,760 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 76,253 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 76,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 75,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray missing some securing bolts but unlikely to become detached

Fail 20 Sep 2018 75,928 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under tray missing some securing bolts but unlikely to become detached

Pass 28 Oct 2017 65,689 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 51,664 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 39,782 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn and offside - not clearly visible due to suspension components (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 32,169 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,926 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 20,926 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UJC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

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

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