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AFZ 9713

2009 BMW 3 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,296 mi
Last recorded110,296 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 9713
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 110,296 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 105,725 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 105,725 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 99,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 99,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,349 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

vehicle too clean for emissions print out

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

baby seat fitted n/s/r

to clean for emmision test

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,381 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,827 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 59,827 miles

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

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 9713 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 9713, 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 9713 registered?

AFZ 9713 is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 25 February 2009.

Is AFZ 9713 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFZ 9713 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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