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AFZ 3529

2009 BMW 3 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,484 mi
Last recorded77,484 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 3529
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,484 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 76,491 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 76,491 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 74,183 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 71,180 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 68,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 63,916 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 61,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 57,938 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,406 miles

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Mar 2017 53,129 miles

Offside Front cuts in wall but not through to cords

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on the outside edge

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 3529 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 3529, 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 3529 registered?

AFZ 3529 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is AFZ 3529 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 3529 shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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