2009 BMW 3 Series 2.2L Petrol · J88 EBC
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.2L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 118,970 miles. MOT valid until 06 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J88 EBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 118,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J88 EBC 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 (J88 EBC) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play and dust cov”; “Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play and dust co”.
J88 EBC Mileage History
- 14/11/2023108,283 mi
- 28/11/2024113,857 mi+5,574 mi
- 29/11/2024113,857 mi
- 02/12/2025118,970 mi+5,113 mi
- 02/12/2025118,970 mi
Average of roughly 5,212 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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