2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · AE59 ALS
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 11/12/2009. Recorded mileage 73,605 miles. MOT valid until 02/04/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2996cc
AE59 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 73,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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AE59 ALS Mileage History
- 05/12/202264,920 mi
- 20/11/202369,302 mi+4,382 mi
- 28/03/202571,349 mi+2,047 mi
- 04/04/202571,355 mi+6 mi
- 26/03/202673,605 mi+2,250 mi
Average of roughly 2,628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AE59 ALS 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 (AE59 ALS) between December 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.