2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · EA59 OEP
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 116,177 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,177 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
EA59 OEP Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
- 116,177 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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EA59 OEP Mileage History
- 09/05/201324,206 mi
- 12/05/201429,726 mi+5,520 mi
- 29/04/201535,521 mi+5,795 mi
- 09/05/201642,735 mi+7,214 mi
- 09/05/201642,735 mi
- 18/04/201752,413 mi+9,678 mi
- 09/05/201863,535 mi+11,122 mi
- 09/05/201863,354 mi-181 mi
- 10/05/201972,685 mi+9,331 mi
- 30/07/202082,370 mi+9,685 mi
- 02/06/202193,162 mi+10,792 mi
- 03/06/202193,220 mi+58 mi
- 16/05/2022106,909 mi+13,689 mi
- 11/04/2023107,707 mi+798 mi
- 24/04/2024112,203 mi+4,496 mi
- 26/06/2025116,177 mi+3,974 mi
Average of roughly 7,581 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EA59 OEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (EA59 OEP) between May 2013 and June 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured 3 cracks (5.2.2 (a))”; “Central Front Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washers inop (8.2.3)”.
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