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AG09 DOA

2009 BMW 3 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

99,492 mi
Last recorded99,492 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 DOA
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 99,492 miles

Corrosion to both rear brake ferrules

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 23 Aug 2024 97,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to brake disc

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

Slight corrosion to both rear ferruels

Pass 21 Aug 2023 96,074 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose, not in danger of detaching

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 96,050 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust heat shield loose, not in danger of detaching

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 91,273 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 91,273 miles

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

Corrosion to exhaust system

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 82,987 miles

Corrosion to both rear driveshafts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Caliper anti rattle spring is missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 82,987 miles

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

Corrosion to both rear driveshafts

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Caliper anti rattle spring is missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,227 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 73,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 68,172 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 64,429 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,205 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 56,565 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

All Tyre Side walls starting to crack

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 49,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 42,574 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 42,548 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 33,817 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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AG09 DOA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AG09 DOA, 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 AG09 DOA registered?

AG09 DOA is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is AG09 DOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 DOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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