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LD59 RKF

2009 BMW 3

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,352 mi
Last recorded90,352 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW 381,488 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 RKF
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 90,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 87,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 81,033 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,976 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,871 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 75,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 73,510 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 58,347 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 37,623 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

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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LD59 RKF is a 2009 BMW 3 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LD59 RKF, 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 LD59 RKF registered?

LD59 RKF is a 2009 BMW 3, first registered on 2 October 2009.

Is LD59 RKF safe to buy?

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