2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S12 AAO
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 140,066 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,066 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S12 AAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 140,066 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S12 AAO 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 (S12 AAO) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S12 AAO Mileage History
- 24/11/2022122,023 mi
- 24/11/2023128,562 mi+6,539 mi
- 04/11/2024134,590 mi+6,028 mi
- 04/11/2024134,590 mi
- 22/11/2025140,066 mi+5,476 mi
Average of roughly 6,025 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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