2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MA59 WPT
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 154,417 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,417 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
MA59 WPT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 154,417 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA59 WPT 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 (MA59 WPT) between October 2012 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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: Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Position lamp not working both side front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
MA59 WPT Mileage History
- 01/10/201263,510 mi
- 02/10/201263,510 mi
- 05/11/201385,704 mi+22,194 mi
- 25/10/201493,101 mi+7,397 mi
- 31/10/2015105,434 mi+12,333 mi
- 12/11/2016108,215 mi+2,781 mi
- 22/11/2017110,961 mi+2,746 mi
- 22/11/2018113,863 mi+2,902 mi
- 07/12/2019117,592 mi+3,729 mi
- 19/12/2020120,414 mi+2,822 mi
- 25/03/2022120,901 mi+487 mi
- 18/03/2023130,615 mi+9,714 mi
- 18/03/2023130,615 mi
- 16/03/2024138,749 mi+8,134 mi
- 16/03/2024138,749 mi
- 01/04/2025144,741 mi+5,992 mi
- 22/04/2025145,420 mi+679 mi
- 22/04/2025145,420 mi
- 18/04/2026154,417 mi+8,997 mi
- 20/04/2026154,417 mi
Average of roughly 6,709 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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