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AG03 JLG

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,671 mi
Last recorded79,671 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG03 JLG
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 79,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 74,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 74,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 70,891 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 67,102 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 62,400 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 58,249 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,740 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 53,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2018 46,977 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 46,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 38,957 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 31,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 24,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 16,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,918 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 14,984 miles

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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AG03 JLG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AG03 JLG, 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 AG03 JLG registered?

AG03 JLG is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is AG03 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG03 JLG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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