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AF59 VBD

2009 BMW 3 Series

Maroon Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,661 mi
Last recorded221,661 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 VBD
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 221,661 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 221,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated wire broken light on dash (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 218,307 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 215,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING LOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 206,632 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 196,179 miles

handbrake slightly high travel and noisy in RBT

nearside handbrake cable and n/s rear brake pipe slightly chaffed

Fail 27 Aug 2021 196,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

STRONG ADVISE - BOTH REAR TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGE, 2MM ( MINIMUM 1.6MM) AND PERISHED ( HEAVILY IN PLACES )

STRONG ADVISE - N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CHAFFING ON BRAKE PIPE ( BOTH ITEMS SLIGHTLY CHAFFED/WORN )

handbrake slightly high travel and noisy in RBT

o/s front tyre perished

wipers smear and judder

Pass 27 Aug 2020 190,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre starting too wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre starting too wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2019 184,281 miles

minor stonechips in windscreen

oil stains on engine and gearbox

propshaft, rear guibo joint starting to split

slight pulse from both front brakes

Fail 19 Aug 2019 184,243 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

minor stonechips in windscreen

oil stains on engine and gearbox

parking brake reserve travel slightly low

propshaft, rear guibo joint starting to split

slight grab from o/s/r brake (when spun by hand)

slight pulse from both front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2018 175,009 miles

imbalance in handbrake

n/s front tyre perished and slightly damaged, tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s rear lower rose bush

wipers smear screen

Fail 18 Sep 2018 175,009 miles

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

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

imbalance in handbrake

n/s front tyre perished and slightly damaged, tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s rear lower rose bush

wipers smear screen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 163,370 miles

free play and high travel in handbrake, handbrake noisy and uneven in (RBT)

n/s front tyre sidewall damaged, n/s front and both rear tyres perished

n/s rear tyre on 2mm, o/s rear 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

n/s wiper smears screen

propshaft guibo joint starting to perish and split

slight play in n/s rear lower rose bush

Pass 26 Aug 2016 151,096 miles

damage to n/s front outer sidewall

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

n/s rear tyre on 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 151,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

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

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 139,258 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 139,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 127,227 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,928 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 105,102 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 105,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 VBD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Maroon with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VBD, 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 VBD is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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