2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Petrol · YH09 ONC
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 88,826 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 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 05 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,826 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 ONC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2023
- 88,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH09 ONC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YH09 ONC) between March 2012 and June 2023.
The record contains 10 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 07 June 2023 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 (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
YH09 ONC Mileage History
- 27/03/20124,762 mi
- 19/10/201316,435 mi+11,673 mi
- 19/10/201316,435 mi
- 20/11/201422,475 mi+6,040 mi
- 29/07/201522,666 mi+191 mi
- 20/08/201638,770 mi+16,104 mi
- 02/01/201851,862 mi+13,092 mi
- 06/12/201860,371 mi+8,509 mi
- 10/12/201860,371 mi
- 19/12/201969,723 mi+9,352 mi
- 19/12/201969,723 mi
- 19/01/202172,693 mi+2,970 mi
- 06/04/202282,001 mi+9,308 mi
- 08/04/202282,001 mi
- 28/04/202388,236 mi+6,235 mi
- 07/06/202388,826 mi+590 mi
Average of roughly 7,509 miles per year across 16 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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