2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · 4 HCF
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 189,329 miles. MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
4 HCF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2025
- 189,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
4 HCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (4 HCF) between August 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 December 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: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
4 HCF Mileage History
- 30/08/201111,478 mi
- 21/08/201216,985 mi+5,507 mi
- 15/08/201324,735 mi+7,750 mi
- 30/07/201432,551 mi+7,816 mi
- 19/08/201541,002 mi+8,451 mi
- 01/08/201648,686 mi+7,684 mi
- 24/08/201758,340 mi+9,654 mi
- 11/12/201759,761 mi+1,421 mi
- 26/11/201885,239 mi+25,478 mi
- 16/12/2019112,300 mi+27,061 mi
- 17/12/2019112,346 mi+46 mi
- 16/12/2020136,663 mi+24,317 mi
- 09/12/2021155,495 mi+18,832 mi
- 08/12/2022174,520 mi+19,025 mi
- 09/12/2023177,098 mi+2,578 mi
- 23/11/2024183,990 mi+6,892 mi
- 23/12/2025189,329 mi+5,339 mi
Average of roughly 12,423 miles per year across 17 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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