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CA09 FYV

2009 BMW 3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,547 mi
Last recorded206,547 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW 381,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA09 FYV
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 206,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 196,198 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 196,194 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 184,269 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 166,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,238 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 134,008 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 134,008 miles

Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2018 109,342 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 109,339 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 99,810 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 99,807 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 85,578 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 85,578 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 76,020 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,017 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 61,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,084 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 49,079 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 37,603 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3?

Based on 4,306 MOT tests across 342 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
342
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 120
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 67
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
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CA09 FYV is a 2009 BMW 3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 BMW 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 81,488 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA09 FYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CA09 FYV registered?

CA09 FYV is a 2009 BMW 3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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