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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration GF09FNW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2996cc
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- Expires 07 Feb 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 130,501 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
6 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 130,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,014 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,980 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) Dangerous
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 112,326 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory 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))
12 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 103,631 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 103,631 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
3 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 98,346 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()
3 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 98,346 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()
15 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,166 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,445 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jun 2020 24 Jun 20265 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,832 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/r tyre perished
- o/s/r tyre perished
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
20 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 75,246 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
19 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 71,676 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2018 24 Jun 202619 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,801 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 62,801 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
16 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 52,226 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2016 24 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 44,121 MI
24 Jun 202623 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,121 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2015 24 Jun 20265 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,957 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2014 24 Jun 202630 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,800 MI
Expiry date: 29 Apr 2013 24 Jun 202627 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,752 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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GF09FNW was registered on 2009-04-28
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