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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration CE09MEV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 242,340 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 231,438 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2025 17 Jun 20263 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 231,438 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
4 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 218,382 MI
Expiry date: 3 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
4 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 218,382 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 209,480 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2023 17 Jun 202629 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 209,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
30 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 198,370 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components
16 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 192,368 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- under covers fitted cant see all the components
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 192,368 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- under covers fitted cant see all the components
20 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 187,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
19 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 187,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,113 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 181,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 172,043 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Brake light inoperative
- Nearside Front Tyre wearing heavily on outer tread
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 157,704 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
12 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,572 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2016 17 Jun 202612 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,572 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,461 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2015 17 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,639 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2014 17 Jun 202624 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 133,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(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)
29 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,263 MI
Expiry date: 28 Aug 2013 17 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
CE09MEV was registered on 2009-03-25
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