2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · K600 AAA
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 127,937 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K600 AAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 127,937 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.
K600 AAA 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 (K600 AAA) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 June 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), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
K600 AAA Mileage History
- 13/06/2024103,499 mi
- 20/05/2025114,548 mi+11,049 mi
- 20/05/2025114,548 mi
- 08/06/2026127,932 mi+13,384 mi
- 08/06/2026127,937 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 12,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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