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AD09 MWL

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,272 mi
Last recorded116,272 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 MWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 116,272 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 116,272 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,459 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 108,026 miles

Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both front washer jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working hitting bonnet when moveing and play in the wiper motor (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,167 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 102,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 100,693 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both borderline (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bordereline (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle and outer sills

Pass 16 Feb 2021 82,090 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 73,467 miles

Front Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Sill & under body guards fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link rubber detioriated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover and extensive undertrays fitted

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,624 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 62,616 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2016 55,567 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view

oil around n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 16 Jun 2016 55,478 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

item removed from drivers view

oil around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 15 Jun 2015 49,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 43,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 43,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 35,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 35,838 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,858 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AD09 MWL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD09 MWL, 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 AD09 MWL registered?

AD09 MWL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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