2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · A111 OWL
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 105,211 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A111 OWL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 105,211 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A111 OWL 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 (A111 OWL) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
A111 OWL Mileage History
- 10/11/202389,244 mi
- 13/01/2025100,043 mi+10,799 mi
- 13/01/2025100,043 mi
- 08/01/2026105,187 mi+5,144 mi
- 12/01/2026105,211 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 7,344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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