2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · ML09 VBU
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 158,282 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 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.
ML09 VBU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2024
- 158,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML09 VBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (ML09 VBU) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Service brake excessively binding brake caliper sticking on (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
ML09 VBU Mileage History
- 21/01/2022144,885 mi
- 21/01/2022144,885 mi
- 12/01/2023152,087 mi+7,202 mi
- 16/01/2023152,104 mi+17 mi
- 31/01/2024158,282 mi+6,178 mi
Average of roughly 6,613 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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