2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · SW09 DNE
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 109,233 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,233 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.
SW09 DNE Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 109,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW09 DNE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (SW09 DNE) between April 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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 (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SW09 DNE Mileage History
- 04/04/201214,596 mi
- 22/01/201331,354 mi+16,758 mi
- 22/01/201331,354 mi
- 27/01/201443,360 mi+12,006 mi
- 16/02/201553,883 mi+10,523 mi
- 03/07/201554,636 mi+753 mi
- 11/06/201662,426 mi+7,790 mi
- 08/06/201771,379 mi+8,953 mi
- 04/07/2018138,355 km
- 05/07/2018138,385 km+30 km
- 04/07/201995,031 mi
- 16/09/202198,798 mi+3,767 mi
- 18/07/2022100,196 mi+1,398 mi
- 21/07/2022100,199 mi+3 mi
- 18/07/2023102,235 mi+2,036 mi
- 17/07/2024103,642 mi+1,407 mi
- 07/08/2024103,653 mi+11 mi
- 29/07/2025105,779 mi+2,126 mi
- 24/08/2026109,233 mi+3,454 mi
Average of roughly 6,578 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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