2009 BMW 3 Series 1.9L Petrol · FN09 HTA

The 2009 BMW 3 Series presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 28 November 2025 at 129,889 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The most recent pass came on the same day as a failure logged at identical mileage with no defects recorded, mirroring an earlier pattern from November 2024 when a failure at 125,915 miles preceded a pass at 125,941 miles days later. These paired entries suggest administrative or presentational anomalies at the test centre rather than mechanical faults, as no defects appear against any failure. The odometer shows 129,889 miles against roughly 17 years of use, equating to about 7,641 miles per year and sitting within typical bounds for the age. From the November 2023 test at 121,138 miles, the car covered 4,803 miles to the December 2024 pass at 125,941 miles, then a further 3,948 miles to the November 2025 pass. The sparse record spans only three annual cycles, with no advisories or defects logged at any stage, so the data gives little insight into consumable wear or hidden corrosion beyond confirming the car was not flagged. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory history that might otherwise reveal emerging wear. Structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants close checking for corrosion, as MOT testers recorded nothing but the test sheet captures only visible failings at the time. The repeated same-day fail and pass pairs at 125,915 and 129,889 miles imply the previous owner relied on prompt retesting rather than deferring work, though the lack of defect data means in-person verification of exhaust emissions and tyre condition remains essential before purchase.