2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · ND59 CPY
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 125,660 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,660 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ND59 CPY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 125,660 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ND59 CPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (ND59 CPY) between November 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
ND59 CPY Mileage History
- 08/11/201234,186 mi
- 08/11/201234,186 mi
- 07/11/201344,371 mi+10,185 mi
- 06/11/201448,344 mi+3,973 mi
- 11/11/201550,765 mi+2,421 mi
- 11/11/201550,765 mi
- 11/11/201653,405 mi+2,640 mi
- 10/11/201756,967 mi+3,562 mi
- 13/11/201757,009 mi+42 mi
- 10/05/201960,912 mi+3,903 mi
- 07/12/202071,676 mi+10,764 mi
- 01/11/202173,324 mi+1,648 mi
- 21/10/202278,378 mi+5,054 mi
- 01/11/202278,380 mi+2 mi
- 19/10/202385,950 mi+7,570 mi
- 20/10/202385,951 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202497,689 mi+11,738 mi
- 16/10/202497,689 mi
- 29/10/2025113,319 mi+15,630 mi
- 21/10/2026125,660 mi+12,341 mi
Average of roughly 6,558 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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