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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
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- Registration ML59FFN
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 30 May 2024
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 100,666 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 100,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise early replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
16 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,342 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 95,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 88,353 MI
Expiry date: 22 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Indicator flickers during operation causing bulb warning light to come on, 25% of lamp not working
- Parking brake efficiency poor
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 76,880 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 76,880 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,449 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2019 22 Jun 202623 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,449 MI
22 Jun 202628 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,208 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory 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)
28 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
20 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 55,581 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
27 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,308 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2016 22 Jun 202629 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,095 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2015 22 Jun 202619 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 36,708 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2014 22 Jun 20269 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,338 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2013 22 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!
ML59FFN was registered on 2009-11-13
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