2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · CP59 FDE
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 79,501 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,501 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
CP59 FDE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2025
- 79,501 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP59 FDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (CP59 FDE) between April 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 28 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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: “Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens defective with sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))”.
CP59 FDE Mileage History
- 12/04/20129,496 mi
- 05/04/201330,795 mi+21,299 mi
- 24/08/201333,724 mi+2,929 mi
- 13/08/201443,345 mi+9,621 mi
- 12/08/201548,768 mi+5,423 mi
- 18/08/201548,771 mi+3 mi
- 03/08/201652,895 mi+4,124 mi
- 28/07/201756,207 mi+3,312 mi
- 23/08/201859,238 mi+3,031 mi
- 28/10/201960,575 mi+1,337 mi
- 30/10/201960,575 mi
- 28/10/202062,819 mi+2,244 mi
- 28/10/202062,819 mi
- 26/10/202164,126 mi+1,307 mi
- 26/10/202164,126 mi
- 19/10/202266,498 mi+2,372 mi
- 20/10/202369,018 mi+2,520 mi
- 21/10/202369,020 mi+2 mi
- 02/11/202471,187 mi+2,167 mi
- 02/11/202471,189 mi+2 mi
- 28/10/202579,501 mi+8,312 mi
Average of roughly 5,169 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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