2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EK09 LTA
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 164,378 miles. MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK09 LTA Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2023
- 164,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK09 LTA 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 (EK09 LTA) between April 2012 and April 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
EK09 LTA Mileage History
- 26/04/201242,625 mi
- 15/04/201355,361 mi+12,736 mi
- 15/04/201355,361 mi
- 22/04/201460,737 mi+5,376 mi
- 23/04/201567,699 mi+6,962 mi
- 11/05/201682,724 mi+15,025 mi
- 12/05/201682,724 mi
- 19/04/2018110,219 mi+27,495 mi
- 20/04/2018110,219 mi
- 14/01/2020134,925 mi+24,706 mi
- 14/01/2020134,925 mi
- 26/01/2021143,622 mi+8,697 mi
- 26/01/2021143,622 mi
- 09/03/2022153,381 mi+9,759 mi
- 09/03/2022153,381 mi
- 14/04/2023164,378 mi+10,997 mi
Average of roughly 11,104 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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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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