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2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,203 mi
Last recorded34,203 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 EC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 34,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 34,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 32,894 miles

4x4 warning on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner steering arm has play

bonnet stiff to open

brake warning on dash

coolant fan on

oil leak

Fail 7 May 2025 32,894 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4x4 warning on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner steering arm has play

bonnet stiff to open

brake warning on dash

coolant fan on

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2024 31,480 miles

all 4 brake discs have surface rust

Pass 1 Aug 2023 29,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 25,294 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 25,294 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear corroded!!! (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 22,979 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 21,495 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 19,542 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 17,768 miles

Offside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test Move breakdown sticker out of swept area drivers view ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Rear left tyre has a nail in the tread, puncture. ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 17,226 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,700 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 15,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 14,427 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 12,585 miles

all tyres cracking due to age

both front tyres - small cuts to cord (smaller than 25mm)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,985 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres cut & cracking in treads

Pass 13 Jun 2012 8,146 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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13 EC is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,456 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 13 EC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 13 EC registered?

13 EC is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is 13 EC safe to buy?

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