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AF59 YGY

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,067 mi
Last recorded118,067 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 118,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,970 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 112,970 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads 75% worn (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 97,144 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 97,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 79,876 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 79,759 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,949 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 60,949 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 52,748 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 YGY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YGY, 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 YGY registered?

AF59 YGY is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is AF59 YGY safe to buy?

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