2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · BV09 LSO
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 188,152 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV09 LSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 188,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV09 LSO 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 (BV09 LSO) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 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 (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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 Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BV09 LSO Mileage History
- 08/12/2022150,646 mi
- 05/12/2023159,988 mi+9,342 mi
- 17/12/2024175,535 mi+15,547 mi
- 17/12/2024136,087 mi-39,448 mi
- 03/12/2025188,152 mi+52,065 mi
Average of roughly 12,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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