2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · GU59 ZRV
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2009. Recorded mileage 185,769 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/11/2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 185,769 km
- 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.
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
GU59 ZRV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2018
- 185,769 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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GU59 ZRV Odometer History
- 12/09/201247,988 mi
- 05/09/201363,246 mi+15,258 mi
- 15/09/201475,742 mi+12,496 mi
- 15/09/201587,068 mi+11,326 mi
- 22/08/201698,722 mi+11,654 mi
- 14/09/2017172,738 km
- 04/10/2017172,837 km+99 km
- 16/11/2018185,769 km+12,932 km
Average of roughly 22,306 km per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
GU59 ZRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (GU59 ZRV) between September 2012 and November 2018.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.