2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC59 XMZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 161,370 miles. MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,370 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YC59 XMZ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
- 161,370 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC59 XMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YC59 XMZ) between December 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”.
YC59 XMZ Mileage History
- 11/12/201229,648 mi
- 03/01/201329,664 mi+16 mi
- 25/11/201334,757 mi+5,093 mi
- 25/11/201443,054 mi+8,297 mi
- 25/11/201443,054 mi
- 07/12/201556,638 mi+13,584 mi
- 07/12/201556,638 mi
- 08/12/201674,950 mi+18,312 mi
- 23/11/201786,572 mi+11,622 mi
- 10/10/201894,998 mi+8,426 mi
- 10/10/201894,998 mi
- 30/09/2019101,492 mi+6,494 mi
- 02/10/2019101,512 mi+20 mi
- 31/12/2020107,846 mi+6,334 mi
- 10/12/2021112,323 mi+4,477 mi
- 13/12/2021112,353 mi+30 mi
- 06/10/2022115,036 mi+2,683 mi
- 06/12/2023134,484 mi+19,448 mi
- 11/01/2024135,572 mi+1,088 mi
- 08/02/2025145,002 mi+9,430 mi
- 20/02/2025145,337 mi+335 mi
- 19/02/2026160,865 mi+15,528 mi
- 18/03/2026161,370 mi+505 mi
Average of roughly 9,930 miles per year across 23 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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