2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · HN09 UAL
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2009. Recorded mileage 181,006 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 181,006 mi
- 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.
HN09 UAL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 25/06/2024
- 181,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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HN09 UAL Mileage History
- 07/07/2022163,788 mi
- 04/07/2023172,150 mi+8,362 mi
- 25/06/2024181,006 mi+8,856 mi
Average of roughly 8,745 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
HN09 UAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (HN09 UAL) between July 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
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