2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LR59 WRL
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 175,919 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,919 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR59 WRL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2024
- 175,919 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR59 WRL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (LR59 WRL) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Headlamp light intensity severely reduced - Electrical fault flickering / dimming projected output (4.1.4 (a))”; “Central Rear Upper Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded - Adjacent to subframe (1.1.12 (f) (i))”.
LR59 WRL Mileage History
- 13/09/2022173,938 mi
- 10/10/2023174,294 mi+356 mi
- 10/10/2023174,294 mi
- 22/10/2024175,919 mi+1,625 mi
Average of roughly 939 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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