2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · KV59 DMZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 193,645 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KV59 DMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/03/2026
- 193,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KV59 DMZ 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 (KV59 DMZ) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
KV59 DMZ Mileage History
- 30/09/2022166,490 mi
- 21/09/2023178,799 mi+12,309 mi
- 26/09/2023178,799 mi
- 28/09/2024189,835 mi+11,036 mi
- 28/03/2026193,645 mi+3,810 mi
Average of roughly 7,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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