2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · H18 BBS
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10/03/2009. Recorded mileage 201,180 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,180 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
H18 BBS Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 201,180 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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H18 BBS Mileage History
- 06/02/201280,871 mi
- 04/12/201290,432 mi+9,561 mi
- 29/11/2013107,259 mi+16,827 mi
- 24/11/2014120,428 mi+13,169 mi
- 09/11/2015127,028 mi+6,600 mi
- 23/11/2016132,601 mi+5,573 mi
- 22/11/2017140,502 mi+7,901 mi
- 14/11/2018150,180 mi+9,678 mi
- 15/11/2018150,185 mi+5 mi
- 05/12/2019162,159 mi+11,974 mi
- 05/12/2019162,159 mi
- 08/12/2020167,619 mi+5,460 mi
- 10/12/2021168,600 mi+981 mi
- 07/12/2022179,329 mi+10,729 mi
- 10/12/2022179,412 mi+83 mi
- 11/12/2023190,600 mi+11,188 mi
- 09/12/2024198,019 mi+7,419 mi
- 22/11/2025201,180 mi+3,161 mi
Average of roughly 8,722 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
H18 BBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (H18 BBS) between February 2012 and November 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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