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AV09 OAL

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,903 mi
Last recorded141,903 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 OAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 141,903 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm and worn inner edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 141,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2mm and worn inner edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rears x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 132,669 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 125,137 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 116,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 107,756 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 99,525 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 99,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 92,263 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords rim protector damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,626 miles

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 81,469 miles

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

Front exhaust clamp cracked

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 77,461 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

signs of corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer baby seat fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer baby seat fitted

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,991 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre side wall

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2015 52,835 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 45,732 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,208 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 41,649 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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AV09 OAL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV09 OAL, 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 OAL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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