2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · J29 ALF
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 124,272 miles. MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,272 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J29 ALF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 124,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J29 ALF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (J29 ALF) between September 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
J29 ALF Mileage History
- 11/09/201243,024 mi
- 10/09/201351,342 mi+8,318 mi
- 11/09/201458,168 mi+6,826 mi
- 25/08/201565,095 mi+6,927 mi
- 09/09/201673,330 mi+8,235 mi
- 30/08/201779,667 mi+6,337 mi
- 31/08/201779,667 mi
- 12/09/201886,541 mi+6,874 mi
- 03/09/201993,055 mi+6,514 mi
- 04/09/201993,055 mi
- 15/09/202098,437 mi+5,382 mi
- 16/09/202098,437 mi
- 29/09/2021101,811 mi+3,374 mi
- 30/09/2021101,811 mi
- 10/10/2022106,886 mi+5,075 mi
- 12/10/2022106,886 mi
- 03/10/2023112,683 mi+5,797 mi
- 07/10/2024118,225 mi+5,542 mi
- 11/10/2024118,225 mi
- 10/10/2025121,449 mi+3,224 mi
- 22/09/2026124,272 mi+2,823 mi
Average of roughly 5,791 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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