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AFZ 1530

2009 BMW 3 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,596 mi
Last recorded159,596 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 1530
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 159,596 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 141,391 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 141,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 132,475 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 130,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,940 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 100,247 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 82,773 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 82,768 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 67,245 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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AFZ 1530 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AFZ 1530, 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 AFZ 1530 registered?

AFZ 1530 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is AFZ 1530 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 1530 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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