2009 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Petrol · X11 NAK
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 123,843 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,843 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- 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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X11 NAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 123,843 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X11 NAK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (X11 NAK) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (5 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Most rear arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm, outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Most rear arm, outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
X11 NAK Mileage History
- 13/10/2022117,313 mi
- 11/10/2023120,048 mi+2,735 mi
- 15/10/2024121,410 mi+1,362 mi
- 16/10/2025123,841 mi+2,431 mi
- 17/10/2025123,843 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW 3 Series (E90/E91/E92/E93)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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