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SL59PFF
2009 BMW 3 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SL59PFF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 16 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 98,256 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
3 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 98,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
9 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,821 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
5 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 90,609 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 90,605 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
- Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- heat shield insecure at fuel tank.
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
1 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 84,714 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2023 12 Jun 20268 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 80,628 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,399 MI
Expiry date: 9 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 70,568 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020 12 Jun 202613 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 70,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested HEAVY BRAKE BIND @ REAR (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
18 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 66,943 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2019 12 Jun 202618 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 66,943 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
1 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 58,977 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2018 12 Jun 20261 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 59,877 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,442 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,442 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,458 MI
Expiry date: 23 Dec 2016 12 Jun 202629 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 48,020 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 48,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
29 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,491 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2015 12 Jun 202629 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,751 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jul 2014 12 Jun 202629 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,551 MI
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SL59PFF was registered on 2009-09-29
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