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LL59 BPO

2009 BMW 3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,306 mi
Last recorded140,306 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW 381,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 BPO
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,306 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s-n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 140,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 132,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 122,144 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 122,096 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,187 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 113,187 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 105,061 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 105,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 96,483 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 87,936 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 84,129 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 81,168 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 77,960 miles

emissions too low to be recorded

Pass 29 Dec 2012 75,444 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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LL59 BPO is a 2009 BMW 3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LL59 BPO, 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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LL59 BPO is a 2009 BMW 3, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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