2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · 42 WM
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 117,187 miles. MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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42 WM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 117,187 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
42 WM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (42 WM) between August 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (4.1.2 (a))”.
42 WM Mileage History
- 16/08/201225,661 mi
- 13/08/201333,527 mi+7,866 mi
- 03/09/201442,722 mi+9,195 mi
- 27/08/201554,882 mi+12,160 mi
- 09/09/201665,569 mi+10,687 mi
- 25/08/201774,155 mi+8,586 mi
- 22/08/201880,342 mi+6,187 mi
- 15/08/201987,401 mi+7,059 mi
- 15/08/201987,405 mi+4 mi
- 04/09/202092,405 mi+5,000 mi
- 07/09/202092,405 mi
- 13/08/202195,974 mi+3,569 mi
- 13/08/202195,974 mi
- 15/08/2022101,413 mi+5,439 mi
- 15/08/2023106,538 mi+5,125 mi
- 15/08/2024111,901 mi+5,363 mi
- 15/08/2025114,623 mi+2,722 mi
- 17/08/2026117,179 mi+2,556 mi
- 19/08/2026117,187 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,534 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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