2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · HT09 EMF
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2009. Recorded mileage 185,291 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,291 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- 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.
HT09 EMF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2025
- 185,291 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects 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: Below Average
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HT09 EMF Mileage History
- 12/08/2022164,488 mi
- 14/08/2023171,459 mi+6,971 mi
- 19/08/2024178,052 mi+6,593 mi
- 19/08/2025185,291 mi+7,239 mi
Average of roughly 6,888 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
HT09 EMF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (HT09 EMF) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 17 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
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