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SL59FJA
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2993cc
General Information
- Registration SL59FJA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expires 26 Jan 2027
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
14
Passes
5
Failures
73.68%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
24 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 121,559 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,491 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))
27 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,845 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,189 MI
Expiry date: 25 Nov 2023 12 Jun 202620 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,952 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2022 12 Jun 202618 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,948 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
16 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 91,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire @fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @flexi (1.1.11 (c))
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,803 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2020 12 Jun 202619 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
14 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 70,422 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both track control arm bushes worn
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 70,421 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- both track control arm bushes worn
14 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,073 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2018 12 Jun 202618 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 53,199 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- all brake discs worn and pitted
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 35,111 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2016 12 Jun 202622 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 32,749 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 32,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
11 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,660 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,469 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
27 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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SL59FJA was registered on 2009-09-16
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