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ML09FRZ
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration ML09FRZ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 05 Jun 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
14
Passes
14
Failures
50%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 246,240 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
1 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 246,240 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 236,941 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 236,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Lower Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 228,208 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 228,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired bonnet (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
5 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 218,804 MI
Expiry date: 4 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
5 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 218,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 210,585 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Under body ptotection fitted by design. Restricted views.
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 210,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- Under body ptotection fitted by design. Restricted views.
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 200,992 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2022Advisory 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 200,992 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside 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))
9 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,558 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 195,558 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
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 182,451 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 182,451 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
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
8 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 171,591 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
8 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 171,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 159,656 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2017 23 Jun 202614 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 159,656 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,405 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016 23 Jun 20267 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 143,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 128,927 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2015 23 Jun 202622 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 128,624 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
3 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 114,531 MI
Expiry date: 2 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 114,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory 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)
2 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,745 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013 23 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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ML09FRZ was registered on 2009-05-18
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