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AG09 FCC

2009 BMW 3 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,523 mi
Last recorded125,523 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 3 Series81,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,523 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 123,678 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 119,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 114,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,126 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 106,245 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 103,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 99,607 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 99,607 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 95,589 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,589 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 88,204 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 88,204 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 78,973 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,687 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 70,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,942 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 FCC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AG09 FCC, 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 FCC registered?

AG09 FCC is a 2009 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 9 July 2009.

Is AG09 FCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG09 FCC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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