2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · P70 TAJ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 209,478 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 209,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P70 TAJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/06/2023
- 209,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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P70 TAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (P70 TAJ) between June 2023 and June 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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