2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · M2 JDU
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 120,632 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 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 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,632 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.
M2 JDU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/03/2026
- 120,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 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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M2 JDU Mileage History
- 23/03/201235,436 mi
- 18/03/201346,450 mi+11,014 mi
- 11/03/201456,178 mi+9,728 mi
- 24/03/201571,551 mi+15,373 mi
- 19/03/201681,604 mi+10,053 mi
- 22/03/201681,604 mi
- 02/03/201789,798 mi+8,194 mi
- 19/03/2018106,925 mi+17,127 mi
- 27/03/2018107,077 mi+152 mi
- 01/04/2019114,603 mi+7,526 mi
- 30/03/2020116,889 mi+2,286 mi
- 02/04/2021117,845 mi+956 mi
- 02/04/2021117,845 mi
- 30/03/2022118,673 mi+828 mi
- 18/03/2023119,217 mi+544 mi
- 18/03/2023119,217 mi
- 01/04/2024119,776 mi+559 mi
- 01/04/2025120,232 mi+456 mi
- 02/04/2025120,232 mi
- 28/03/2026120,632 mi+400 mi
Average of roughly 6,080 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
M2 JDU 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 (M2 JDU) between March 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 28 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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