2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · WR09 CHY
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 May 2009. Recorded mileage 145,161 miles. MOT expired on 31 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,161 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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WR09 CHY Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2021
- 145,161 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WR09 CHY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (WR09 CHY) between June 2012 and November 2021.
The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WR09 CHY Mileage History
- 26/06/201261,545 mi
- 27/07/201373,846 mi+12,301 mi
- 23/07/201479,941 mi+6,095 mi
- 18/09/201588,120 mi+8,179 mi
- 26/09/201697,534 mi+9,414 mi
- 09/10/2017110,943 mi+13,409 mi
- 04/10/2018122,204 mi+11,261 mi
- 15/10/2019132,915 mi+10,711 mi
- 16/10/2019132,928 mi+13 mi
- 08/10/2020139,590 mi+6,662 mi
- 08/10/2020139,591 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/2021145,160 mi+5,569 mi
- 01/11/2021145,161 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,943 miles per year across 13 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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