2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EA59 UCM
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 191,362 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,362 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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 UCM Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 191,362 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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 UCM Mileage History
- 19/10/201264,976 mi
- 19/10/201264,976 mi
- 23/10/201376,675 mi+11,699 mi
- 05/11/201484,736 mi+8,061 mi
- 28/10/201593,329 mi+8,593 mi
- 28/10/2016101,229 mi+7,900 mi
- 26/10/2017109,683 mi+8,454 mi
- 24/10/2018118,907 mi+9,224 mi
- 24/10/2018118,907 mi
- 23/10/2019127,716 mi+8,809 mi
- 21/10/2020135,157 mi+7,441 mi
- 21/10/2020135,157 mi
- 07/12/2021143,438 mi+8,281 mi
- 08/11/2022154,955 mi+11,517 mi
- 22/11/2022155,171 mi+216 mi
- 27/11/2023167,078 mi+11,907 mi
- 27/11/2023167,078 mi
- 12/12/2024177,461 mi+10,383 mi
- 21/04/2026191,362 mi+13,901 mi
Average of roughly 9,359 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 UCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (EA59 UCM) between October 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
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