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AFZ 3063

2009 BMW 3 Series

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,219 mi
Last recorded117,219 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 3063
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 117,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 106,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 106,058 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 94,434 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 85,305 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 85,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,410 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 71,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 66,640 miles

n/s front tyre close to wear indicators

o/s front tyre inner edge worn thin

rear brake pads wearing thin - advise replace soon

Pass 18 Jul 2014 56,741 miles

rear wheels have been weld repaired

Fail 11 Jul 2014 56,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres have been weld repaired

Pass 17 Jul 2013 49,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 3063 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFZ 3063, 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 AFZ 3063 registered?

AFZ 3063 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is AFZ 3063 safe to buy?

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