2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA09 ORH
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15/07/2009. Recorded mileage 177,139 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 177,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
DA09 ORH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 177,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes 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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DA09 ORH Mileage History
- 11/08/2022164,281 mi
- 02/08/202317,005 mi-147,276 mi
- 03/08/202317,005 mi
- 12/08/2024177,139 mi+160,134 mi
Average of roughly 6,416 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DA09 ORH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (DA09 ORH) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm ball joint rubber sp”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear back arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.