2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EA59 NBJ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 126,033 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jan 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,033 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 NBJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 126,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (14 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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EA59 NBJ Mileage History
- 30/01/201332,007 mi
- 07/01/201440,152 mi+8,145 mi
- 10/01/201440,152 mi
- 30/12/201451,260 mi+11,108 mi
- 30/12/201451,260 mi
- 16/12/201560,456 mi+9,196 mi
- 10/01/201768,366 mi+7,910 mi
- 10/01/201768,366 mi
- 13/12/201778,173 mi+9,807 mi
- 03/01/201986,636 mi+8,463 mi
- 16/12/201994,186 mi+7,550 mi
- 23/12/2020101,120 mi+6,934 mi
- 05/01/2022103,996 mi+2,876 mi
- 03/01/2023111,293 mi+7,297 mi
- 03/01/2023111,293 mi
- 06/01/2024116,184 mi+4,891 mi
- 07/01/2025122,676 mi+6,492 mi
- 10/12/2025126,033 mi+3,357 mi
Average of roughly 7,312 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 NBJ 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 (EA59 NBJ) between January 2013 and December 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)”.
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