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ML09VBU
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2926cc
General Information
- Registration ML09VBU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2926cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
13
Passes
6
Failures
68.42%
Pass Rate
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40 Total Defects Recorded
31 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,282 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer rose joint has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
16 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 152,104 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024 19 Jun 202612 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 152,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake caliper sticking on (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
21 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 144,885 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 144,885 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
13 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,922 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022 19 Jun 202612 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
10 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 131,749 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2021 19 Jun 20265 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 131,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,888 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
8 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 113,238 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2019 19 Jun 20262 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 113,208 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Inner rose joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 99,817 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2018 19 Jun 202627 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,142 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2017 19 Jun 202620 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 90,372 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2016 19 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,061 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 19 Jun 202614 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,714 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 67,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,471 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2013Advisory 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)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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ML09VBU was registered on 2009-06-26
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