2009 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · EA59 ODS
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 104,843 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EA59 ODS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 104,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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EA59 ODS Mileage History
- 10/10/202265,876 mi
- 20/09/202371,096 mi+5,220 mi
- 20/09/202371,096 mi
- 28/09/202488,752 mi+17,656 mi
- 01/10/2025104,843 mi+16,091 mi
Average of roughly 13,093 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 ODS 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 (EA59 ODS) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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