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2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SM59 LML

SM59 LML

2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 102,688 miles. MOT expired on 03 Feb 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW 3 SERIES
Year / Origin
2009 · Edinburgh
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 03 Feb 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
102,688 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 03 Feb 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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SM59 LML Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2023
  • 102,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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SM59 LML MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 19:49
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (SM59 LML) between January 2022 and February 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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SM59 LML Mileage History

  1. 10/01/202295,819 mi
  2. 21/01/202295,865 mi+46 mi
  3. 03/02/2023102,686 mi+6,821 mi
  4. 04/02/2023102,688 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 6,434 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (50%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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