2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · SF58 AEA
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 158,423 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,423 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SF58 AEA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2023
- 158,423 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SF58 AEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (SF58 AEA) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
SF58 AEA Mileage History
- 13/04/2022152,859 mi
- 09/05/2023158,423 mi+5,564 mi
Average of roughly 5,196 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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