2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · AV09 GPZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 126,639 miles. MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
AV09 GPZ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 126,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV09 GPZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (AV09 GPZ) between June 2012 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
AV09 GPZ Mileage History
- 23/06/201258,360 mi
- 23/06/201258,360 mi
- 05/09/201366,902 mi+8,542 mi
- 03/09/201473,344 mi+6,442 mi
- 28/09/201579,147 mi+5,803 mi
- 23/05/201679,710 mi+563 mi
- 16/05/201789,768 mi+10,058 mi
- 19/05/201896,875 mi+7,107 mi
- 23/05/2019103,984 mi+7,109 mi
- 08/01/2021114,179 mi+10,195 mi
- 06/01/2022115,623 mi+1,444 mi
- 11/01/2022115,630 mi+7 mi
- 20/02/2023115,794 mi+164 mi
- 20/02/2023115,794 mi
- 26/02/2024116,698 mi+904 mi
- 24/02/2025121,847 mi+5,149 mi
- 25/02/2025121,847 mi
- 16/02/2026126,639 mi+4,792 mi
Average of roughly 5,002 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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