2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · LD09 FJN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 187,317 miles. MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,317 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LD09 FJN Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2026
- 187,317 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD09 FJN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (LD09 FJN) between April 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 25 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
LD09 FJN Mileage History
- 02/04/201230,579 mi
- 19/04/201341,315 mi+10,736 mi
- 29/04/201454,085 mi+12,770 mi
- 29/04/201564,495 mi+10,410 mi
- 22/04/201666,883 mi+2,388 mi
- 26/04/201773,411 mi+6,528 mi
- 26/04/201773,411 mi
- 06/02/201878,618 mi+5,207 mi
- 25/01/201985,087 mi+6,469 mi
- 25/01/201985,087 mi
- 07/10/201989,008 mi+3,921 mi
- 07/10/2020113,991 mi+24,983 mi
- 08/10/2021140,377 mi+26,386 mi
- 14/10/2021140,395 mi+18 mi
- 11/10/2022159,876 mi+19,481 mi
- 11/10/2022159,876 mi
- 11/10/2023177,037 mi+17,161 mi
- 12/10/2023177,037 mi
- 23/04/2026187,316 mi+10,279 mi
- 25/04/2026187,317 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,146 miles per year across 20 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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