2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · ML09 WBZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 125,816 miles. MOT expired on 14 Mar 2024. 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 14 Mar 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,816 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.
ML09 WBZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2023
- 125,816 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML09 WBZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (ML09 WBZ) between May 2012 and March 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2023 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), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
ML09 WBZ Mileage History
- 31/05/201243,098 mi
- 10/08/201243,546 mi+448 mi
- 24/07/201349,471 mi+5,925 mi
- 06/08/201458,316 mi+8,845 mi
- 20/07/201567,267 mi+8,951 mi
- 21/07/201567,269 mi+2 mi
- 09/03/201668,999 mi+1,730 mi
- 25/02/201778,834 mi+9,835 mi
- 29/03/201891,003 mi+12,169 mi
- 09/07/201998,721 mi+7,718 mi
- 09/03/2021109,938 mi+11,217 mi
- 03/03/2022115,874 mi+5,936 mi
- 07/03/2022115,879 mi+5 mi
- 15/03/2023125,815 mi+9,936 mi
- 15/03/2023125,816 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,668 miles per year across 15 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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