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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration OV09BVR
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 09 Aug 2025
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 220,733 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- rear underbody surface corrosion
- exhaust heat shield slightly loose
29 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 220,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Fog lamp not working
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Exhaust heat shield broken and fowling propshaft
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 213,127 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
13 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 199,427 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 188,326 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 179,210 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- engine covers fitted to the vehicle
- under trays fitted to the vehicle
18 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 179,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
- under trays fitted to the vehicle
- engine covers fitted to the vehicle
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,795 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,920 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,681 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
5 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 148,603 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- unable to test emissions
5 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 134,428 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2016 30 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 114,181 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2015Advisory 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 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 104,178 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2014 30 Jun 20262 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 104,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
5 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,375 MI
Expiry date: 4 Sep 2013 30 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,919 MI
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OV09BVR was registered on 2009-04-30
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