2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · EX09 KOU
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 153,585 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,585 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.
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EX09 KOU Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 153,585 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.
EX09 KOU 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 (EX09 KOU) between March 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 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: Tyres (22 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
EX09 KOU Mileage History
- 02/03/201244,496 mi
- 12/10/201250,032 mi+5,536 mi
- 12/12/201483,650 mi+33,618 mi
- 12/01/201583,698 mi+48 mi
- 05/01/201696,197 mi+12,499 mi
- 03/01/2017105,628 mi+9,431 mi
- 09/01/2018114,297 mi+8,669 mi
- 10/01/2018114,297 mi
- 10/01/2019117,713 mi+3,416 mi
- 10/01/2020120,791 mi+3,078 mi
- 06/01/2021126,909 mi+6,118 mi
- 07/01/2021126,909 mi
- 08/01/2022133,461 mi+6,552 mi
- 10/01/2022133,462 mi+1 mi
- 06/01/2023139,460 mi+5,998 mi
- 10/01/2023139,470 mi+10 mi
- 10/01/2024145,149 mi+5,679 mi
- 10/01/2024145,149 mi
- 10/01/2025151,498 mi+6,349 mi
- 20/01/2025151,498 mi
- 26/01/2026153,585 mi+2,087 mi
Average of roughly 7,846 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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