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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration FD09YZX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 03 Nov 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 199,061 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear differential leak
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
4 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,446 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 180,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 162,679 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,601 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
27 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,310 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
26 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,029 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
17 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 121,029 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,366 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2019 5 Jun 202614 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 112,349 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,104 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2018 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,508 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2017 5 Jun 20267 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,508 MI
5 Jun 202618 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,949 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
17 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 62,728 MI
Expiry date: 16 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 49,947 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2014 5 Jun 202620 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 49,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
19 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,055 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jul 2013 5 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!
FD09YZX was registered on 2009-07-17
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