2009 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · L21 DCN
2009 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 28/07/2009. Recorded mileage 148,589 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 2993cc
L21 DCN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 148,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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L21 DCN Mileage History
- 05/07/201225,258 mi
- 05/07/201225,258 mi
- 13/07/201335,690 mi+10,432 mi
- 19/07/201444,783 mi+9,093 mi
- 30/07/201552,037 mi+7,254 mi
- 02/07/201659,929 mi+7,892 mi
- 22/07/201769,562 mi+9,633 mi
- 28/07/201879,076 mi+9,514 mi
- 20/07/201990,881 mi+11,805 mi
- 20/01/2021108,887 mi+18,006 mi
- 08/11/2021116,877 mi+7,990 mi
- 04/11/2022122,310 mi+5,433 mi
- 16/10/2023125,206 mi+2,896 mi
- 17/10/2023125,206 mi
- 26/11/2024136,417 mi+11,211 mi
- 06/02/2026148,589 mi+12,172 mi
Average of roughly 9,074 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
L21 DCN 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 5 Series (L21 DCN) between July 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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