2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SL09 GVV
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 53,475 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL09 GVV Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 53,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 GVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (SL09 GVV) between March 2012 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.128 (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
SL09 GVV Mileage History
- 08/03/20123,987 mi
- 08/03/20123,987 mi
- 14/08/20124,049 mi+62 mi
- 15/08/20124,049 mi
- 01/07/20134,130 mi+81 mi
- 28/07/201410,555 mi+6,425 mi
- 07/04/201512,770 mi+2,215 mi
- 06/05/201618,207 mi+5,437 mi
- 11/05/201618,226 mi+19 mi
- 06/03/201721,832 mi+3,606 mi
- 29/01/201823,972 mi+2,140 mi
- 30/01/201823,972 mi
- 25/01/201927,235 mi+3,263 mi
- 28/01/201927,235 mi
- 08/08/201928,387 mi+1,152 mi
- 07/08/202030,878 mi+2,491 mi
- 04/08/202137,007 mi+6,129 mi
- 23/06/202239,940 mi+2,933 mi
- 30/06/202239,946 mi+6 mi
- 08/06/202344,678 mi+4,732 mi
- 03/06/202446,080 mi+1,402 mi
- 02/06/202548,337 mi+2,257 mi
- 02/06/202548,337 mi
- 26/06/202653,475 mi+5,138 mi
Average of roughly 3,461 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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