2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YC09 YGZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 124,604 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,604 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.
YC09 YGZ Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2024
- 124,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC09 YGZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YC09 YGZ) between July 2012 and April 2024.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2024 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 (15 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
YC09 YGZ Mileage History
- 23/07/201225,902 mi
- 23/07/201225,902 mi
- 19/07/201334,289 mi+8,387 mi
- 19/07/201334,289 mi
- 17/07/201442,227 mi+7,938 mi
- 24/07/201550,506 mi+8,279 mi
- 22/07/201657,841 mi+7,335 mi
- 22/07/201764,347 mi+6,506 mi
- 21/07/201871,729 mi+7,382 mi
- 19/07/201979,163 mi+7,434 mi
- 27/11/202087,932 mi+8,769 mi
- 12/11/202194,358 mi+6,426 mi
- 19/11/2022104,109 mi+9,751 mi
- 22/11/2022104,121 mi+12 mi
- 10/04/2024124,604 mi+20,483 mi
Average of roughly 8,425 miles per year across 15 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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