2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YH09 OMZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 108,663 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jul 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 31 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 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.
YH09 OMZ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2024
- 108,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH09 OMZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YH09 OMZ) between May 2012 and August 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
YH09 OMZ Mileage History
- 08/05/201232,534 mi
- 08/05/201232,534 mi
- 11/03/201333,023 mi+489 mi
- 31/03/201448,491 mi+15,468 mi
- 23/03/201566,048 mi+17,557 mi
- 31/03/201670,998 mi+4,950 mi
- 31/03/201671,013 mi+15 mi
- 29/03/201775,739 mi+4,726 mi
- 24/05/201883,320 mi+7,581 mi
- 09/11/201886,327 mi+3,007 mi
- 06/01/202088,306 mi+1,979 mi
- 08/01/202088,306 mi
- 06/01/202191,330 mi+3,024 mi
- 06/01/202296,898 mi+5,568 mi
- 14/01/202296,899 mi+1 mi
- 31/01/2023104,663 mi+7,764 mi
- 01/02/2023104,669 mi+6 mi
- 01/08/2024108,661 mi+3,992 mi
- 02/08/2024108,663 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,222 miles per year across 19 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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