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YB09 WRO

2009 BMW 3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,311 mi
Last recorded149,311 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 BMW 381,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 WRO
MakeBMW
Model3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 149,311 miles

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

Offside Rear upper suspension arm inner bush slight play

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Nov 2017 134,001 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 133,956 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 119,994 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,982 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre run flat tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 114,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both /and both rear tyers slight worn (4.1.E.1)

Front multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2016 114,307 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both /and both rear tyers slight worn (4.1.E.1)

Front multiple tiny stone chips front windscreen

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,651 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 97,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 84,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,878 miles

NSR seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,878 miles

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

NSR seat belt not tested as child seat fitted

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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YB09 WRO is a 2009 BMW 3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YB09 WRO, 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 YB09 WRO registered?

YB09 WRO is a 2009 BMW 3, first registered on 24 August 2009.

Is YB09 WRO safe to buy?

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