2009 BMW 135 3.0L Petrol · YK09 SYX

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record across its most recent inspections. The latest MOT conducted on March 18, 2025 at 97,746 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of successful passes in 2024 and late 2022, suggesting that the owner has addressed necessary repairs as they arise. The mileage pattern is notably low for a vehicle from 2009, averaging approximately 5,750 miles per year. Data shows a significant gap in usage between December 2022 and February 2024, where the car covered only 6,054 miles. Since the last test, it has travelled 3,223 miles in over sixteen months. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber-based parts, such as suspension bushes and tyres, or cause internal corrosion in brake seals. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should focus a physical inspection on common failure points for this specific age and model. The failure in November 2022 at 88,357 miles indicates a specific issue required rectification, though the subsequent pass shows the problem was resolved. Inspection should prioritise the structural integrity of the chassis for surface rust, which often affects older BMWs regardless of mileage. Given the low annual usage, checking for perished rubber sidewalls and the condition of the brake fluid is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from age-related neglect during periods of inactivity.