2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · K21 DAU
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 90,371 miles. MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K21 DAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 90,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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K21 DAU Mileage History
- 21/09/202376,224 mi
- 10/09/202483,318 mi+7,094 mi
- 10/09/202483,318 mi
- 03/09/202590,371 mi+7,053 mi
- 03/09/202590,371 mi
Average of roughly 7,246 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K21 DAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (K21 DAU) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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