2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · H17 SBJ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 119,210 miles. MOT valid until 13 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,210 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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H17 SBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2026
- 119,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H17 SBJ 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 (H17 SBJ) between January 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
H17 SBJ Mileage History
- 11/01/202299,569 mi
- 14/01/2023108,756 mi+9,187 mi
- 06/01/2024113,376 mi+4,620 mi
- 04/01/2025116,354 mi+2,978 mi
- 14/01/2026119,210 mi+2,856 mi
Average of roughly 4,899 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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