2009 BMW 3 SERIES3.0L Petrol

The vehicle presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent DVSA test on 25 February 2026 at 62,874 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Across the five available tests from November 2021 to February 2026, the BMW secured consecutive passes without a single advisory or failure. This consistent clean sheet indicates the previous keepers maintained the car to a standard that avoided mechanical or structural flags at each annual examination. The recorded mileage shows light use for a 17-year-old car. The odometer advanced from 49,638 miles at the 30 November 2021 test to 62,874 miles by 25 February 2026, a total of 13,236 miles over roughly 4.25 years, averaging about 3,114 miles per year. A gap exists between the 27 February 2023 pass at 53,756 miles and the 30 November 2021 pass at 49,638 miles, a 21-month interval rather than the standard 12, yet the mileage rose only 4,118 miles in that period. The sparse but clean history reveals no rapid accumulation or neglect-driven failures. Although the MOT record flags no recurring faults, a buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of key wear items. The tester noted no corrosion on structural members, yet aged BMWs commonly suffer hidden rust in sills and subframes; examine those areas closely. Check suspension bushes and coil springs for age-related cracking, and measure brake disc thickness and caliper operation despite no binding reported. Low annual mileage can mask degraded fluids and perished rubber components that a single test day may not expose. Verify service history alongside this MOT data to confirm cambelt or chain intervals and coolant condition. The absence of advisories suggests diligent upkeep, but physical verification remains prudent before purchase.