2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · EA59 UBK
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 127,693 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,693 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 UBK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2024
- 127,693 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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EA59 UBK Mileage History
- 19/11/201217,284 mi
- 08/11/201328,611 mi+11,327 mi
- 17/11/201439,903 mi+11,292 mi
- 12/11/201546,012 mi+6,109 mi
- 21/11/201650,085 mi+4,073 mi
- 23/11/201753,611 mi+3,526 mi
- 10/09/201860,820 mi+7,209 mi
- 10/09/201860,820 mi
- 09/09/201971,308 mi+10,488 mi
- 02/09/202078,255 mi+6,947 mi
- 18/09/202078,415 mi+160 mi
- 14/09/202189,004 mi+10,589 mi
- 30/08/2022100,945 mi+11,941 mi
- 22/09/2023113,503 mi+12,558 mi
- 23/09/2024127,681 mi+14,178 mi
- 19/11/2024127,693 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 9,201 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
EA59 UBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (EA59 UBK) between November 2012 and November 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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