2009 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · MA09 ERO
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 71,695 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA09 ERO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 71,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA09 ERO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (MA09 ERO) between February 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 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 (11 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)”.
MA09 ERO Mileage History
- 18/02/201222,071 mi
- 08/02/201320,513 mi-1,558 mi
- 09/03/201430,223 mi+9,710 mi
- 24/01/201534,383 mi+4,160 mi
- 27/01/201534,425 mi+42 mi
- 07/03/201640,606 mi+6,181 mi
- 07/02/201745,020 mi+4,414 mi
- 07/02/201745,020 mi
- 08/02/201852,317 mi+7,297 mi
- 22/05/201953,999 mi+1,682 mi
- 16/11/202058,397 mi+4,398 mi
- 13/11/202160,717 mi+2,320 mi
- 07/11/202262,604 mi+1,887 mi
- 14/11/202365,227 mi+2,623 mi
- 19/11/202468,452 mi+3,225 mi
- 14/04/202671,695 mi+3,243 mi
- 14/04/202671,695 mi
Average of roughly 3,507 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
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