2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · RO09 AWF
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 159,740 miles. MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RO09 AWF Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 159,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO09 AWF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (RO09 AWF) between February 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 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: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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: “Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RO09 AWF Mileage History
- 10/02/201234,727 mi
- 08/02/201340,799 mi+6,072 mi
- 21/02/201445,753 mi+4,954 mi
- 21/02/201559,615 mi+13,862 mi
- 19/02/201677,269 mi+17,654 mi
- 18/02/201796,102 mi+18,833 mi
- 03/02/2018108,514 mi+12,412 mi
- 07/02/2019112,771 mi+4,257 mi
- 08/02/2020117,216 mi+4,445 mi
- 17/02/2021121,265 mi+4,049 mi
- 17/02/2021121,265 mi
- 10/03/2022129,153 mi+7,888 mi
- 23/03/2023150,435 mi+21,282 mi
- 21/03/2024155,253 mi+4,818 mi
- 22/02/2025156,855 mi+1,602 mi
- 24/03/2026159,736 mi+2,881 mi
- 27/03/2026159,740 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 8,850 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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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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