2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · RV09 VKB
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 135,925 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,925 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
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RV09 VKB Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 21/04/2026
- 135,925 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV09 VKB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (RV09 VKB) between October 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.
RV09 VKB Mileage History
- 21/10/2022125,982 mi
- 25/10/2023129,797 mi+3,815 mi
- 28/10/2024133,260 mi+3,463 mi
- 21/04/2026135,925 mi+2,665 mi
Average of roughly 2,842 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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