2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BX59 BZS
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 185,120 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2993cc
BX59 BZS Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2019
- 185,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
BX59 BZS Mileage History
- 17/07/201298,533 mi
- 20/03/2013118,901 mi+20,368 mi
- 06/09/2013128,268 mi+9,367 mi
- 06/09/2013128,271 mi+3 mi
- 24/05/2014142,844 mi+14,573 mi
- 14/05/2015151,545 mi+8,701 mi
- 22/05/2015151,546 mi+1 mi
- 23/05/2016156,700 mi+5,154 mi
- 23/06/2017167,602 mi+10,902 mi
- 23/06/2017167,610 mi+8 mi
- 23/06/2017167,610 mi
- 14/07/2018177,315 mi+9,705 mi
- 10/07/2019185,120 mi+7,805 mi
Average of roughly 12,406 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
BX59 BZS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (BX59 BZS) between July 2012 and July 2019.
The record contains 8 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has a plug repair to ”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.