2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SL09 JVR
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 82,018 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,018 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
SL09 JVR Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 82,018 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL09 JVR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (SL09 JVR) between March 2012 and April 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SL09 JVR Mileage History
- 19/03/201224,973 mi
- 19/03/201333,458 mi+8,485 mi
- 19/03/201442,277 mi+8,819 mi
- 10/03/201548,902 mi+6,625 mi
- 23/03/201654,347 mi+5,445 mi
- 23/03/201654,349 mi+2 mi
- 21/03/201757,994 mi+3,645 mi
- 22/03/201861,085 mi+3,091 mi
- 20/03/201965,594 mi+4,509 mi
- 23/03/202069,995 mi+4,401 mi
- 22/03/202171,244 mi+1,249 mi
- 29/03/202171,265 mi+21 mi
- 22/04/202276,046 mi+4,781 mi
- 19/04/202378,681 mi+2,635 mi
- 01/05/202480,145 mi+1,464 mi
- 03/05/202480,161 mi+16 mi
- 24/04/202582,017 mi+1,856 mi
- 30/04/202582,018 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,350 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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