2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AC56 ASH

The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the March 2026 test at 165,586 miles, where the tester issued a pass with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three most recent annual tests, with no advisories or mechanical faults logged. The March 2026 pass came on the same day as a failed attempt at identical mileage, though the failure carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for a 2009 vehicle. The February 2024 test at 153,762 miles rose to 159,588 miles by February 2025, then to 165,586 miles by March 2026. That equates to roughly 6,000 miles per year over the recorded span, below the 9,740 annual average for its age. The clean record across all entries shows no rapid accumulation or standing gaps that would flag abnormal wear patterns. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's 17-year age and 165,586 miles. The MOT history logs no corrosion, binding calipers, or exhaust emission failures, so structural integrity looks sound on paper. Verify the March 2026 fail with no defects was a clerical error and not a withheld fault, then check tyre tread depth and wiper condition as routine consumables before purchase.