2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · PF09 DLN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 102,418 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF09 DLN Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 102,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF09 DLN 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 (PF09 DLN) between July 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 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 (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
PF09 DLN Mileage History
- 30/07/201227,973 mi
- 30/07/201336,411 mi+8,438 mi
- 30/07/201444,102 mi+7,691 mi
- 29/07/201550,895 mi+6,793 mi
- 29/07/201550,895 mi
- 27/07/201659,167 mi+8,272 mi
- 31/07/201767,027 mi+7,860 mi
- 13/08/201870,671 mi+3,644 mi
- 08/08/201974,470 mi+3,799 mi
- 08/08/201974,471 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/202078,303 mi+3,832 mi
- 12/08/202078,305 mi+2 mi
- 12/08/202181,971 mi+3,666 mi
- 09/08/202285,843 mi+3,872 mi
- 09/08/202389,162 mi+3,319 mi
- 07/09/202493,866 mi+4,704 mi
- 08/09/202598,937 mi+5,071 mi
- 04/09/2026102,418 mi+3,481 mi
Average of roughly 5,281 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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