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AW52 OWL

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,227 mi
Last recorded140,227 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW52 OWL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 140,227 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 130,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 130,863 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 122,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,770 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 100,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 100,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre pipe clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 86,457 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 78,938 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 75,319 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,781 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 53,576 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 42,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2013 31,200 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 31,200 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,255 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2011 11,514 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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AW52 OWL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AW52 OWL, 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 AW52 OWL registered?

AW52 OWL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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