2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VX09 VBA
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 144,815 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,815 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
VX09 VBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
- 144,815 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VX09 VBA 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 (VX09 VBA) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
VX09 VBA Mileage History
- 13/07/2023126,613 mi
- 14/07/2023126,613 mi
- 12/07/2024137,324 mi+10,711 mi
- 15/07/2024137,324 mi
- 11/07/2025144,815 mi+7,491 mi
Average of roughly 9,116 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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