2009 BMW 3 Series 2.5L Diesel · YK09 RVO
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 115,248 miles. MOT expired on 23 Feb 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
YK09 RVO Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2022
- 115,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YK09 RVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YK09 RVO) between April 2012 and February 2022.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)”.
YK09 RVO Mileage History
- 02/04/201238,652 mi
- 26/03/201351,145 mi+12,493 mi
- 30/06/201474,955 mi+23,810 mi
- 05/07/201474,798 mi-157 mi
- 06/07/201591,671 mi+16,873 mi
- 06/07/201591,671 mi
- 02/07/201694,671 mi+3,000 mi
- 05/07/201694,671 mi
- 10/07/2017105,724 mi+11,053 mi
- 18/07/2018114,481 mi+8,757 mi
- 24/02/2022115,248 mi+767 mi
- 24/02/2022115,248 mi
Average of roughly 7,739 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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