2009 BMW 3 Series 3.0L Diesel · YH59 YNT
2009 BMW 3 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 148,364 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 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 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,364 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 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.
YH59 YNT Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
- 148,364 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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YH59 YNT Mileage History
- 16/10/201226,828 mi
- 16/10/201226,828 mi
- 06/11/201344,623 mi+17,795 mi
- 27/10/201458,792 mi+14,169 mi
- 12/01/201671,033 mi+12,241 mi
- 15/02/201771,046 mi+13 mi
- 20/03/201771,046 mi
- 21/03/201771,046 mi
- 08/01/201875,590 mi+4,544 mi
- 09/01/201875,590 mi
- 19/12/201886,663 mi+11,073 mi
- 06/01/202097,473 mi+10,810 mi
- 06/01/202097,473 mi
- 22/12/2020103,802 mi+6,329 mi
- 04/01/2022110,696 mi+6,894 mi
- 13/01/2023117,446 mi+6,750 mi
- 25/05/2024122,569 mi+5,123 mi
- 20/08/2025132,695 mi+10,126 mi
- 20/08/2025132,695 mi
- 22/08/2026148,364 mi+15,669 mi
Average of roughly 8,776 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YH59 YNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YH59 YNT) between October 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 22 August 2026 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 (22 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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