2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · JO51 AHX
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 139,157 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
JO51 AHX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 139,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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JO51 AHX Mileage History
- 17/12/201227,126 mi
- 17/12/201227,126 mi
- 30/12/201333,367 mi+6,241 mi
- 08/01/201433,367 mi
- 25/01/201433,412 mi+45 mi
- 23/01/201548,166 mi+14,754 mi
- 23/01/201664,190 mi+16,024 mi
- 04/02/201664,336 mi+146 mi
- 12/02/201664,337 mi+1 mi
- 08/05/201773,382 mi+9,045 mi
- 15/05/201773,383 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/201887,816 mi+14,433 mi
- 07/06/201997,814 mi+9,998 mi
- 11/03/2021105,990 mi+8,176 mi
- 12/03/2021105,992 mi+2 mi
- 15/03/2022109,144 mi+3,152 mi
- 29/03/2023114,820 mi+5,676 mi
- 10/04/2024123,919 mi+9,099 mi
- 16/04/2024123,920 mi+1 mi
- 21/05/2025132,082 mi+8,162 mi
- 21/05/2025132,082 mi
- 05/06/2026139,157 mi+7,075 mi
Average of roughly 8,320 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
JO51 AHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (JO51 AHX) between December 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 42 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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