2009 BMW 3 Series 2.9L Diesel · SL59 OUW
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 145,181 miles. MOT valid until 05 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,181 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL59 OUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 145,181 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL59 OUW 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 (SL59 OUW) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adverse”; “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”.
SL59 OUW Mileage History
- 30/09/2022133,209 mi
- 25/09/2023136,886 mi+3,677 mi
- 23/09/2024141,684 mi+4,798 mi
- 06/10/2025145,150 mi+3,466 mi
- 06/11/2025145,181 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 3,858 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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