2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EA59 UBJ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 122,892 miles. MOT expired on 09 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jun 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,892 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.
EA59 UBJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 122,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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EA59 UBJ Mileage History
- 18/09/201225,694 mi
- 19/09/201225,694 mi
- 04/09/201334,895 mi+9,201 mi
- 15/09/201443,800 mi+8,905 mi
- 21/09/201551,445 mi+7,645 mi
- 05/09/201657,426 mi+5,981 mi
- 18/09/201764,107 mi+6,681 mi
- 06/10/201871,173 mi+7,066 mi
- 27/09/201990,981 mi+19,808 mi
- 28/09/201990,984 mi+3 mi
- 15/09/2020111,680 mi+20,696 mi
- 16/09/2020111,680 mi
- 04/10/2021116,576 mi+4,896 mi
- 28/09/2022117,907 mi+1,331 mi
- 26/09/2023119,037 mi+1,130 mi
- 26/09/2023119,038 mi+1 mi
- 11/10/2024121,338 mi+2,300 mi
- 11/10/2024121,340 mi+2 mi
- 22/09/2025122,892 mi+1,552 mi
- 22/09/2025122,892 mi
Average of roughly 7,471 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 UBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (EA59 UBJ) between September 2012 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))”.
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