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AG09 FBF

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

148,814 mi
Last recorded148,814 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG09 FBF
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2021 148,814 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 140,151 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 140,151 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 133,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 133,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 126,663 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 120,175 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 120,175 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 107,537 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 107,537 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 96,002 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 96,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 86,116 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,331 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 68,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 47,777 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 FBF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 FBF, 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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AG09 FBF is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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