2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · BF09 XAO
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 114,432 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,432 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.
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BF09 XAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 114,432 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF09 XAO 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 (BF09 XAO) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
BF09 XAO Mileage History
- 29/10/202173,489 mi
- 04/11/202282,661 mi+9,172 mi
- 01/11/202391,723 mi+9,062 mi
- 25/10/2024103,426 mi+11,703 mi
- 18/10/2025114,432 mi+11,006 mi
Average of roughly 10,315 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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