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AFZ 3146

2009 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,602 mi
Last recorded93,602 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW 1 Series75,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 3146
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,602 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,602 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 91,759 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 85,633 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,456 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

emissions too clean

service light on

Fail 18 Feb 2017 79,456 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure abs (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Number Plate Damaged

emissions too clean

service light on

Nearside Front brake hose not clipped in fully

Fail 30 Jan 2017 79,455 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,854 miles

Covers fitted to engine bay and underside obscuring some components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,704 miles

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

off-side rear tyre has cut in outer-side wall edge

Pass 17 Nov 2014 43,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 37,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 34,274 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 34,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 20,530 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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AFZ 3146 is a 2009 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 75,077 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 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFZ 3146, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AFZ 3146 registered?

AFZ 3146 is a 2009 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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