2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LS59 VCN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 100,430 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS59 VCN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 100,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS59 VCN 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 (LS59 VCN) between June 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to no dipped beam (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
LS59 VCN Mileage History
- 02/06/202378,915 mi
- 17/06/202482,929 mi+4,014 mi
- 25/04/202587,146 mi+4,217 mi
- 22/04/2026100,326 mi+13,180 mi
- 07/05/2026100,430 mi+104 mi
Average of roughly 7,345 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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