2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · AJ09 CXB
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 207,131 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AJ09 CXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 207,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AJ09 CXB 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 (AJ09 CXB) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
AJ09 CXB Mileage History
- 30/07/2024189,671 mi
- 06/08/2025197,071 mi+7,400 mi
- 26/08/2025197,135 mi+64 mi
- 25/08/2026207,131 mi+9,996 mi
- 26/08/2026207,131 mi
Average of roughly 8,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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