2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · VK59 HGU
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 131,584 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,584 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
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VK59 HGU Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 131,584 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK59 HGU 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 (VK59 HGU) between September 2012 and January 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 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: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
VK59 HGU Mileage History
- 28/09/201236,899 mi
- 07/11/201237,447 mi+548 mi
- 05/11/201348,285 mi+10,838 mi
- 16/10/201458,726 mi+10,441 mi
- 28/10/201572,028 mi+13,302 mi
- 20/10/201685,431 mi+13,403 mi
- 11/09/201790,028 mi+4,597 mi
- 28/09/201899,994 mi+9,966 mi
- 24/09/2019109,954 mi+9,960 mi
- 24/09/2019109,954 mi
- 01/10/2020117,570 mi+7,616 mi
- 30/09/2021120,256 mi+2,686 mi
- 10/09/2022123,319 mi+3,063 mi
- 29/09/2023126,685 mi+3,366 mi
- 29/09/2023126,685 mi
- 06/01/2025128,056 mi+1,371 mi
- 06/01/2025128,056 mi
- 09/01/2026131,584 mi+3,528 mi
- 09/01/2026131,584 mi
Average of roughly 7,129 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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