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AFZ 6843

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,758 mi
Last recorded119,758 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 6843
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 119,758 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 119,621 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2021 114,034 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 107,461 miles

exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 20 Nov 2020 107,418 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward facing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2019 88,034 miles

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Fail 18 May 2019 87,688 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front upper track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front must upper track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged just passes, strongly suggest having this replaced asap (5.2.3 (j))

fuel tank heat shield slightly loose

Pass 7 May 2018 73,079 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2018 73,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward most (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 63,297 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 63,296 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 58% front brake imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 6843 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 6843, 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 6843 registered?

AFZ 6843 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is AFZ 6843 safe to buy?

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