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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration AF09XVJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 31 Jan 2026
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MOT History 15 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 160,078 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- chip in windscreen
- rear prop shaft bush perished
- Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge
- both front flexible brake hoses perished
30 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,203 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- both rear tyrs worn
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 158,634 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
28 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 158,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
23 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,297 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
10 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 154,120 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn edges low inner edge cut outer sidewall
- both front flexy brake hose's perished
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 148,050 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake discs worn
- Front brake pads starting to get low
23 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 148,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake pads starting to get low
- Front brake discs worn
16 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 136,790 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- front brake pads appear low
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear tyre worn
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 136,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
- front brake pads appear low
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear tyre worn
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,146 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Diesel to clean for emissions test
- Offside front tyre worn on edges
- Nearside front tyre wearing on edges
- Nearside front shock absorber damp
- Child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,429 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 14 Jun 202612 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,624 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2015 14 Jun 202627 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,974 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2014 14 Jun 202619 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 60,229 MI
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AF09XVJ was registered on 2009-03-06
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