2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AL55 EXL
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 122,328 miles. MOT valid until 05 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 05 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,328 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AL55 EXL Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/01/2026
- 122,328 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AL55 EXL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (AL55 EXL) between February 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 January 2026 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
AL55 EXL Mileage History
- 17/02/201246,529 mi
- 24/04/201247,476 mi+947 mi
- 11/04/201353,447 mi+5,971 mi
- 18/04/201459,462 mi+6,015 mi
- 23/04/201565,743 mi+6,281 mi
- 13/04/201669,883 mi+4,140 mi
- 13/04/201669,883 mi
- 21/04/201773,975 mi+4,092 mi
- 17/04/201877,779 mi+3,804 mi
- 20/04/201877,821 mi+42 mi
- 11/04/201981,559 mi+3,738 mi
- 19/03/202083,744 mi+2,185 mi
- 18/03/202191,609 mi+7,865 mi
- 16/03/202297,886 mi+6,277 mi
- 16/03/2023104,368 mi+6,482 mi
- 15/03/2024110,561 mi+6,193 mi
- 10/02/2025114,700 mi+4,139 mi
- 06/01/2026122,328 mi+7,628 mi
Average of roughly 5,458 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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