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AM53 MDS

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 MDS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 139,724 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 139,718 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 136,587 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 133,778 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 133,770 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2022 130,358 miles

unable to inspect underside properly due to covers

Pass 21 Oct 2021 126,921 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 123,217 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 123,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tpms lamp illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,210 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 120,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,842 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 111,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 100,777 miles

emissions dected

Pass 13 Jan 2016 79,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 78,531 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 78,531 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 66,738 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 66,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,677 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 41,120 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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AM53 MDS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM53 MDS, 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 AM53 MDS registered?

AM53 MDS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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