2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · FH09 ENR
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 201,099 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,099 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.
FH09 ENR Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2024
- 201,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH09 ENR 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 (FH09 ENR) between August 2012 and October 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
FH09 ENR Mileage History
- 15/08/201263,902 mi
- 12/08/201383,372 mi+19,470 mi
- 19/08/2014104,511 mi+21,139 mi
- 08/08/2015125,821 mi+21,310 mi
- 10/08/2016142,532 mi+16,711 mi
- 07/08/2017152,078 mi+9,546 mi
- 07/08/2017152,078 mi
- 31/07/2018163,813 mi+11,735 mi
- 08/08/2019175,391 mi+11,578 mi
- 14/08/2019175,399 mi+8 mi
- 19/08/2020177,056 mi+1,657 mi
- 26/07/2021179,404 mi+2,348 mi
- 15/08/2022186,751 mi+7,347 mi
- 15/08/2022186,751 mi
- 19/09/2023191,331 mi+4,580 mi
- 20/09/2023191,336 mi+5 mi
- 22/10/2024201,099 mi+9,763 mi
Average of roughly 11,258 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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