2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KM59 SEY
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 204,735 miles. MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 204,735 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM59 SEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2024
- 204,735 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KM59 SEY Mileage History
- 07/12/2021175,347 mi
- 10/12/2022188,306 mi+12,959 mi
- 15/12/2023198,825 mi+10,519 mi
- 16/12/2023198,829 mi+4 mi
- 11/12/2024204,735 mi+5,906 mi
Average of roughly 9,756 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KM59 SEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (KM59 SEY) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached ball joint insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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