2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Petrol · YH59 FOV
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 98,789 miles. MOT expired on 07 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,789 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH59 FOV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2023
- 98,789 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH59 FOV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YH59 FOV) between January 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 November 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Central Lower Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
YH59 FOV Mileage History
- 18/01/202294,105 mi
- 20/01/202294,106 mi+1 mi
- 07/05/202295,367 mi+1,261 mi
- 08/11/202398,789 mi+3,422 mi
Average of roughly 2,596 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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