2009 BMW 3 Series 2.0L Diesel · YR58 FJN
2009 BMW 3 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 185,752 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 3 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR58 FJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/04/2024
- 185,752 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR58 FJN 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 (YR58 FJN) between April 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 April 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: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides upper front arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
YR58 FJN Mileage History
- 06/04/2022179,888 mi
- 06/04/2022179,888 mi
- 23/03/2023182,491 mi+2,603 mi
- 16/04/2024185,750 mi+3,259 mi
- 19/04/2024185,752 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,878 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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