2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · R8 MMU
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2009. Recorded mileage 143,031 miles. MOT valid until 07/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,031 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
R8 MMU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 143,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R8 MMU Mileage History
- 28/12/2022134,569 mi
- 20/12/2023137,357 mi+2,788 mi
- 14/12/2024139,819 mi+2,462 mi
- 14/12/2024139,819 mi
- 15/12/2025143,031 mi+3,212 mi
Average of roughly 2,854 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R8 MMU 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 (R8 MMU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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