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2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YF09 TOU

YF09 TOU

2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 158,848 miles. MOT valid until 07 Feb 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 07 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
158,848 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

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Official 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.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
1995cc
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YF09 TOU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
  • 158,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

YF09 TOU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 06:47
MOT Analysis

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 (YF09 TOU) between April 2022 and February 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 15 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 15 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

YF09 TOU Mileage History

  1. 21/04/2022123,608 mi
  2. 28/11/2022127,198 mi+3,590 mi
  3. 08/02/2024137,081 mi+9,883 mi
  4. 06/02/2025148,588 mi+11,507 mi
  5. 05/02/2026158,848 mi+10,260 mi

Average of roughly 9,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges
Recall Notice Outstanding

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Outstanding recall notice
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