2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · DA09 PDZ

The 2009 BMW 3 Series presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 5 January 2026 at 106,796 miles passed with no defects recorded, following three consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2022. The single failure on 4 January 2024 at 100,203 miles carries no listed defects, indicating an administrative or emissions-retest anomaly rather than a mechanical fault, and the vehicle passed on the same day under identical mileage. Recorded mileage shows light, consistent use for a 17-year-old car. The odometer rose from 96,391 miles at the 31 December 2022 test to 100,203 miles by 4 January 2024, then to 103,577 miles on 20 December 2024, and 106,796 miles by January 2026. That averages roughly 3,400 miles per year across the recorded span, well below the 6,282-mile annual norm for the age. The DVSA history is sparse, with only five entries and no advisories, so the file gives little insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe mounts, as the clean MOT record does not rule out age-related degradation on a BMW of this era. Brake discs and calipers warrant checks for binding or uneven wear despite no tester flags. Structural integrity around sills and arches needs scrutiny for corrosion that a no-defect pass may miss on a visual walk-round. The absence of recurring faults suggests previous owners kept basic upkeep current, though the unexplained 2024 failure hints at a lapse in test preparation. Given low annual mileage, standing periods may have allowed tyres or brake components to degrade unseen. Verify service history alongside this MOT data before purchase.