2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · DA09 NLN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 101,297 miles. MOT expired on 06 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,297 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
DA09 NLN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 101,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA09 NLN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (DA09 NLN) between June 2012 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
DA09 NLN Mileage History
- 29/06/201213,983 mi
- 19/01/201315,335 mi+1,352 mi
- 19/12/201320,780 mi+5,445 mi
- 20/01/201527,044 mi+6,264 mi
- 07/01/201632,449 mi+5,405 mi
- 16/01/201738,974 mi+6,525 mi
- 15/01/201844,037 mi+5,063 mi
- 14/01/201950,196 mi+6,159 mi
- 12/06/201952,485 mi+2,289 mi
- 07/10/201953,522 mi+1,037 mi
- 08/09/202058,429 mi+4,907 mi
- 08/09/202058,430 mi+1 mi
- 13/09/202165,488 mi+7,058 mi
- 21/09/202270,152 mi+4,664 mi
- 06/10/202382,484 mi+12,332 mi
- 08/10/202491,165 mi+8,681 mi
- 07/10/2025101,297 mi+10,132 mi
Average of roughly 6,578 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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