2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · N1 RFW
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 107,397 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,397 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N1 RFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 107,397 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N1 RFW 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 (N1 RFW) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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: Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
N1 RFW Mileage History
- 24/06/2024103,230 mi
- 23/06/2025105,743 mi+2,513 mi
- 03/07/2025105,747 mi+4 mi
- 29/06/2026107,397 mi+1,650 mi
- 29/06/2026107,397 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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