2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YP59 HKC
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Nov 2009. Recorded mileage 205,887 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 205,887 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.
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.
YP59 HKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2024
- 205,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP59 HKC 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 (YP59 HKC) between July 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YP59 HKC Mileage History
- 27/07/2022198,159 mi
- 27/07/2022198,162 mi+3 mi
- 31/07/2023203,064 mi+4,902 mi
- 03/08/2023203,088 mi+24 mi
- 11/09/2024205,887 mi+2,799 mi
Average of roughly 3,632 miles per year across 5 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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