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2009 BMW 3 SERIES
General Information
- Registration ST59BCE
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 3 SERIES
- Year 2009
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 31 Oct 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 135,183 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
4 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,297 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 115,447 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 115,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
1 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 112,408 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 99,701 MI
Expiry date: 26 Dec 2020 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 99,701 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,812 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
4 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 91,812 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine covers and undertrays fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,620 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre worn on edges
- engine covers/undertrays fitted
16 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 86,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex part (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre worn on edges
- engine covers/undertrays fitted
26 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,061 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2016 13 Jun 202621 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,969 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2015 13 Jun 202619 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,969 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
26 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 64,128 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202624 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 64,123 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
28 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,939 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2013 13 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!
ST59BCE was registered on 2009-09-30
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