2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · GR03 DAR
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 126,950 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,950 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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GR03 DAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 126,950 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR03 DAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (GR03 DAR) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GR03 DAR Mileage History
- 12/01/2023111,123 mi
- 13/01/2023111,123 mi
- 17/01/2024116,904 mi+5,781 mi
- 16/01/2025123,960 mi+7,056 mi
- 09/01/2026126,950 mi+2,990 mi
Average of roughly 5,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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