free car check
GD59ARD
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration GD59ARD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1995cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Active
- Expires 09 Feb 2027
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
15
Passes
9
Failures
62.5%
Pass Rate
⚠️
86 Total Defects Recorded
7 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 220,150 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front anti-roll bar corroded
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 215,135 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 211,126 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
11 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 211,126 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
20 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,311 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 206,311 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s flexi section. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rose joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 201,428 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
9 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 201,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
9 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 196,001 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front 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))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
9 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 196,001 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 186,667 MI
Expiry date: 26 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges
- Offside Rear Upper & Lower rose joint has slight play
- Nearside Rear Upper rose joint has slight play
5 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 172,443 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear number plate dirty but readable
- Rear differential wet with oil
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement play in both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
3 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 143,401 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn unevenly
3 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 143,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn unevenly
5 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 115,974 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 115,973 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
8 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 98,776 MI
Expiry date: 7 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of all underside components
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
8 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection of all underside components
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
6 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 98,767 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- engine and under covers fitted
- boot release damaged
7 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,547 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 23 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,547 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
7 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 61,167 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015 23 Jun 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,064 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 18,015 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 23 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!
GD59ARD was registered on 2009-11-20
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.