2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AV59 ECZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 172,329 miles. MOT valid until 01/10/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2993cc
AV59 ECZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 172,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 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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AV59 ECZ Mileage History
- 26/10/2023141,640 mi
- 26/10/2023141,640 mi
- 03/10/2024154,482 mi+12,842 mi
- 23/09/2025172,329 mi+17,847 mi
- 24/09/2025172,329 mi
Average of roughly 16,033 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV59 ECZ 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 (AV59 ECZ) between October 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 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 (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2353519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2353519 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”.