2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YP09 SWZ
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 155,891 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jan 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- 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.
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YP09 SWZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 155,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP09 SWZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW 3 Series (YP09 SWZ) between October 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
YP09 SWZ Mileage History
- 14/10/2021128,286 mi
- 18/10/2022132,213 mi+3,927 mi
- 16/10/2023139,083 mi+6,870 mi
- 21/10/2024147,536 mi+8,453 mi
- 21/10/2025155,891 mi+8,355 mi
Average of roughly 6,868 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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