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AF59 YGP

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,129 mi
Last recorded150,129 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 YGP
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 150,129 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 150,122 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Advice do not drive away wheel has VERY excessive amount of wear, or mall adjustment. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearly through to cord. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearly through to cord (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2022 139,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 139,591 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 131,971 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear just above legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 124,829 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 124,828 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 115,481 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 104,073 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 100,965 miles

Rear offside inner road wheel has been weld repaired

Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,879 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 17 Jul 2015 73,140 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 73,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,550 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 58,061 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 41,649 miles

rear brake disc pads - wear appear low.

rear tyre wear low.

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 YGP is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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