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AF59 VBC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,755 mi
Last recorded118,755 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VBC
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 118,755 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 117,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 117,273 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front brake sensor wire insecure and partially broken at tip

Offside Rear sensor wire insecure also corroded tip

Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,752 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 113,109 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 113,109 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 112,538 miles

both front tyres outer edges offshape

both rear tyres wearing low close to markers 225/45/17 RFT

offside front shock absorber has a leak

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 9 Oct 2015 108,037 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under tray fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 95,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 85,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on the outside edge.

Pass 30 Aug 2012 74,713 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 VBC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

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

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