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AF59 VAX

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,310 mi
Last recorded66,310 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VAX
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 66,310 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 66,294 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2023 64,871 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 64,868 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 64,247 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear ABS SENSORS SWOLLEN AND SCRUBBING ONTO ABS SENSORS

Pass 1 Nov 2021 63,622 miles

engine cover, undertrays and sill trims fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2020 63,218 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,871 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 61,871 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 60,876 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 60,876 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 58,633 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 51,907 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 5 Jan 2016 42,424 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 42,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on surface (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on surface (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 4-5mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 30,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 20,061 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 19,350 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,517 miles

Offside front tyre wearing outer edge.

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 VAX is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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