2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · J9 CSO
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 130,142 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,142 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J9 CSO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 130,142 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J9 CSO 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 (J9 CSO) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
J9 CSO Mileage History
- 03/01/2024123,115 mi
- 06/01/2025128,958 mi+5,843 mi
- 13/01/2025128,959 mi+1 mi
- 08/01/2026130,112 mi+1,153 mi
- 17/01/2026130,142 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 3,445 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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