2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S21 VAD
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09/03/2009. Recorded mileage 207,588 miles. MOT valid until 04/04/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,588 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.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1995cc
S21 VAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2026
- 207,588 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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S21 VAD Mileage History
- 03/01/2024197,410 mi
- 09/01/2024197,411 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2025203,721 mi+6,310 mi
- 23/01/2025203,728 mi+7 mi
- 06/04/2026207,588 mi+3,860 mi
Average of roughly 4,510 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S21 VAD 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 (S21 VAD) between January 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 April 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (top mount) (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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