2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · JS56 OSS
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 140,320 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 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 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,320 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.
JS56 OSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 140,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
JS56 OSS Mileage History
- 03/12/2022116,033 mi
- 01/12/2023124,882 mi+8,849 mi
- 01/12/2023124,882 mi
- 03/12/2024132,659 mi+7,777 mi
- 02/12/2025140,320 mi+7,661 mi
Average of roughly 8,101 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JS56 OSS 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 (JS56 OSS) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front/rear (0.1 (d))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (JS56 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as JS56OSS.
LEXUS
SC430
MITSUBISHI
L200
MERCEDES-BENZ
X
VOLKSWAGEN
PASSAT
FORD
FIESTA
LEXUS
LBX PREMIUM + CVT
MAZDA
CX-5 SPORT D
FORD
KUGA TITANIUM EDITION
TOYOTA
YARIS EXCEL HEV CVT
HONDA
HR-V ADVANCE I-MMD CVT
MAZDA
3
BMW
530
BMW 3 SERIES Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.