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AV09 FAJ

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

163,644 mi
Last recorded163,644 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 163,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 163,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 159,172 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 153,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 153,577 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 152,092 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 145,715 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 145,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 138,861 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 132,553 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 132,553 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 125,760 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 117,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,842 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp deteriorated allowing exhaust to move (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5mm limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 111,055 miles

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 21 Oct 2017 111,055 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 22 Oct 2016 95,278 miles

high level stop lamp only the offside half working

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Fail 22 Oct 2016 95,278 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop lamp only the offside half working

plastic covers in the engine bay and vehicle underside

Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,052 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,052 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,189 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

body damage.

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

offside rear drive shaft/hub area covered in grease.

Pass 23 Jun 2013 49,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre 3.5mm

offside rear tyre 2.5mm and splitting on edges

Pass 29 May 2012 39,748 miles

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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AV09 FAJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 AV09 FAJ, 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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AV09 FAJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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