2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · M17 PDN
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 122,439 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,439 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.
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.
M17 PDN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 122,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M17 PDN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (M17 PDN) between January 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
M17 PDN Mileage History
- 23/01/201219,104 mi
- 29/01/201324,397 mi+5,293 mi
- 29/01/201324,397 mi
- 08/01/201427,672 mi+3,275 mi
- 26/01/201530,093 mi+2,421 mi
- 12/01/201631,954 mi+1,861 mi
- 19/01/201734,130 mi+2,176 mi
- 16/01/201836,162 mi+2,032 mi
- 16/01/201937,777 mi+1,615 mi
- 08/01/202045,769 mi+7,992 mi
- 10/01/202045,769 mi
- 28/01/202160,662 mi+14,893 mi
- 26/01/202272,150 mi+11,488 mi
- 26/01/202382,321 mi+10,171 mi
- 26/01/202493,783 mi+11,462 mi
- 20/01/2025104,916 mi+11,133 mi
- 20/01/2025104,916 mi
- 28/01/2026122,439 mi+17,523 mi
Average of roughly 7,373 miles per year across 18 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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