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AF59 XTV

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XTV
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 93,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Mar 2023 87,042 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 87,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 79,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 73,197 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 67,814 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel repaired (inner rim)

Pass 20 Mar 2019 60,423 miles

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2018 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inboard pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inboard pad (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 52,051 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inboard pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm inboard pad (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 46,134 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 40,755 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,329 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,912 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,001 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,959 miles

osr tyre tread getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,286 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 XTV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF59 XTV registered?

AF59 XTV is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AF59 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 XTV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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