2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FP09 YAJ

The 2009 BMW 3 Series presents a currently roadworthy status following a passed MOT on 29 July 2025 at 137,840 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the recent record, though the same date shows two failed tests immediately prior to the pass with no defects listed, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. The July 2024 pass at 133,886 miles and July 2023 pass at 123,439 miles confirm a clean advisory-free history over the last three years. Annual mileage averages around 8,100 miles, consistent with typical use for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows 10,450 miles added between July 2023 and July 2024, then 4,000 miles to July 2025, a slowing pattern suggesting lighter recent use. No gaps exceed twelve months between tests, and the sparse clean record gives little basis to suspect neglected consumables beyond normal wear for the age. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and the absence of any advisory data to confirm hidden corrosion or wear. The repeated 29 July 2025 failures with no defects recorded warrant verification that the V5C and DVSA portal show a single valid certificate, not a clerical duplicate. Check exhaust emissions and structural integrity underneath, as MOT passes with zero advisories at this mileage often reflect a lenient tester rather than a fault-free chassis.