2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WG09 FWN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 120,938 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jul 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,938 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.
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.
WG09 FWN Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2022
- 120,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WG09 FWN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (WG09 FWN) between June 2012 and July 2022.
The record contains 10 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2022 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: Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 50 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
WG09 FWN Mileage History
- 29/06/201242,368 mi
- 29/07/201349,304 mi+6,936 mi
- 02/08/201349,392 mi+88 mi
- 07/08/201455,625 mi+6,233 mi
- 17/08/201563,758 mi+8,133 mi
- 19/08/201563,761 mi+3 mi
- 08/09/201673,666 mi+9,905 mi
- 09/09/201673,669 mi+3 mi
- 22/01/201881,562 mi+7,893 mi
- 22/01/201881,564 mi+2 mi
- 21/01/201990,256 mi+8,692 mi
- 11/05/2020100,086 mi+9,830 mi
- 14/05/2020100,086 mi
- 25/05/2021111,042 mi+10,956 mi
- 02/08/2021111,091 mi+49 mi
- 26/07/2022120,935 mi+9,844 mi
- 27/07/2022120,938 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 7,798 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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