2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · NJ09 XGN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 145,141 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ09 XGN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2026
- 145,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NJ09 XGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (NJ09 XGN) between March 2012 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2026 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 (10 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
NJ09 XGN Mileage History
- 30/03/201253,421 mi
- 22/03/201371,565 mi+18,144 mi
- 02/04/201489,984 mi+18,419 mi
- 25/04/201598,102 mi+8,118 mi
- 16/04/2016104,872 mi+6,770 mi
- 22/04/2017113,023 mi+8,151 mi
- 25/05/2018117,604 mi+4,581 mi
- 25/06/2019120,473 mi+2,869 mi
- 27/06/2019120,473 mi
- 11/01/2021128,781 mi+8,308 mi
- 07/08/2021129,312 mi+531 mi
- 07/08/2021129,312 mi
- 13/10/2022124,044 mi-5,268 mi
- 13/10/2022124,044 mi
- 12/10/2023130,042 mi+5,998 mi
- 16/09/2024136,178 mi+6,136 mi
- 02/10/2025141,802 mi+5,624 mi
- 03/10/2026145,141 mi+3,339 mi
Average of roughly 6,321 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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