2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · GL59 LBJ
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 146,356 miles. MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,356 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- 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.
GL59 LBJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 146,356 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.
GL59 LBJ 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 (GL59 LBJ) between February 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GL59 LBJ Mileage History
- 15/02/201223,718 mi
- 28/01/201337,728 mi+14,010 mi
- 31/01/201453,794 mi+16,066 mi
- 13/08/201462,812 mi+9,018 mi
- 28/07/201570,546 mi+7,734 mi
- 25/07/201677,605 mi+7,059 mi
- 22/07/201783,467 mi+5,862 mi
- 16/08/201889,604 mi+6,137 mi
- 20/08/201889,607 mi+3 mi
- 11/10/201995,474 mi+5,867 mi
- 11/10/201995,474 mi
- 30/10/202096,683 mi+1,209 mi
- 01/11/202198,575 mi+1,892 mi
- 03/11/2022112,300 mi+13,725 mi
- 08/11/2022112,337 mi+37 mi
- 14/09/2023125,282 mi+12,945 mi
- 23/04/2024133,065 mi+7,783 mi
- 25/04/2024133,069 mi+4 mi
- 26/04/2025139,957 mi+6,888 mi
- 21/04/2026146,356 mi+6,399 mi
Average of roughly 8,649 miles per year across 20 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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