2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · S900 HRE
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 127,472 miles. MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S900 HRE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 127,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S900 HRE 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 (S900 HRE) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
S900 HRE Mileage History
- 18/02/2022102,162 mi
- 17/02/2023107,928 mi+5,766 mi
- 05/02/2024113,081 mi+5,153 mi
- 06/02/2025119,381 mi+6,300 mi
- 17/02/2026127,472 mi+8,091 mi
Average of roughly 6,332 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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