2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF09 SOA
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 113,355 miles. MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,355 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.
YF09 SOA Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2025
- 113,355 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YF09 SOA 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 (YF09 SOA) between February 2013 and November 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 November 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YF09 SOA Mileage History
- 05/02/201324,160 mi
- 21/03/201429,947 mi+5,787 mi
- 26/11/201432,646 mi+2,699 mi
- 04/11/201536,074 mi+3,428 mi
- 06/12/201640,809 mi+4,735 mi
- 15/12/201743,593 mi+2,784 mi
- 12/12/201848,246 mi+4,653 mi
- 14/01/202053,780 mi+5,534 mi
- 11/12/202056,157 mi+2,377 mi
- 15/12/202166,096 mi+9,939 mi
- 22/12/202166,245 mi+149 mi
- 03/12/202278,697 mi+12,452 mi
- 25/11/202391,398 mi+12,701 mi
- 14/12/2024102,948 mi+11,550 mi
- 22/11/2025113,355 mi+10,407 mi
Average of roughly 6,972 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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