2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · JB05 AKB
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 167,395 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,395 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB05 AKB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 167,395 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JB05 AKB 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 (JB05 AKB) between December 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 October 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 (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Front Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))”.
JB05 AKB Mileage History
- 30/12/2021145,346 mi
- 28/12/2022151,581 mi+6,235 mi
- 29/12/2022151,640 mi+59 mi
- 05/08/2024165,415 mi+13,775 mi
- 31/10/2025167,395 mi+1,980 mi
Average of roughly 5,748 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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