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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OU59FNX
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 23 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 124,435 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2026 28 Jun 20268 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,015 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
18 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Amber TPMS light on
- Rear Brakes noisy when wheel is rotated backwards
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 116,938 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,938 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,137 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 106,870 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 106,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
22 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 102,999 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,007 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge! (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 97,989 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on edge! (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,347 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2019 28 Jun 202628 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,347 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,191 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
27 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,423 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2018 28 Jun 20262 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,226 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front inner edges deviod& cracking evident Dangerous
- Offside Front edges devoid&cracking evident Dangerous
31 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 76,248 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,063 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2015 28 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 61,899 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2014 28 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,219 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013 28 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!
OU59FNX was registered on 2009-11-16
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