2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · MR08 BER
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 145,320 miles. MOT valid until 09 Sept 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 09 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MR08 BER Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2026
- 145,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MR08 BER 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 (MR08 BER) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
MR08 BER Mileage History
- 18/01/2023115,355 mi
- 11/09/2023119,990 mi+4,635 mi
- 12/08/2024123,217 mi+3,227 mi
- 21/08/2025134,672 mi+11,455 mi
- 10/09/2026145,320 mi+10,648 mi
Average of roughly 8,223 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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