2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC09 TXU
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 129,155 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,155 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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YC09 TXU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 129,155 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC09 TXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YC09 TXU) between August 2012 and November 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 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: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault Red light on dash (1.7 (b))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YC09 TXU Mileage History
- 22/08/201221,739 mi
- 16/10/201221,845 mi+106 mi
- 12/06/201322,798 mi+953 mi
- 21/06/201446,303 mi+23,505 mi
- 20/06/201567,530 mi+21,227 mi
- 02/07/201678,846 mi+11,316 mi
- 16/06/201788,038 mi+9,192 mi
- 07/07/201897,540 mi+9,502 mi
- 06/07/2019107,098 mi+9,558 mi
- 17/11/2020117,134 mi+10,036 mi
- 08/11/2021120,050 mi+2,916 mi
- 16/11/2022123,489 mi+3,439 mi
- 17/11/2022123,493 mi+4 mi
- 08/11/2023126,052 mi+2,559 mi
- 08/11/2023126,052 mi
- 17/10/2024127,559 mi+1,507 mi
- 17/10/2024127,559 mi
- 02/11/2026129,155 mi+1,596 mi
Average of roughly 7,567 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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