2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YD09 WYC
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2009. Recorded mileage 190,861 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,861 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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.
YD09 WYC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2023
- 190,861 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YD09 WYC 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 (YD09 WYC) between May 2012 and August 2023.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
YD09 WYC Mileage History
- 15/05/201248,401 mi
- 17/05/201366,141 mi+17,740 mi
- 01/05/2015105,242 mi+39,101 mi
- 01/05/2015105,242 mi
- 12/02/2016118,735 mi+13,493 mi
- 12/02/2016118,735 mi
- 31/01/2017134,713 mi+15,978 mi
- 12/02/2018152,625 mi+17,912 mi
- 12/02/2018152,625 mi
- 01/10/2019170,328 mi+17,703 mi
- 04/09/2020175,552 mi+5,224 mi
- 24/09/2021189,221 mi+13,669 mi
- 26/01/2022190,828 mi+1,607 mi
- 26/01/2022190,828 mi
- 24/08/2023190,861 mi+33 mi
Average of roughly 12,636 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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