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BF09 FWG

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,914 mi
Last recorded130,914 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 FWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 130,914 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2025 130,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,598 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both rear tires have slight wear to inside edges

Pass 27 Oct 2023 118,372 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,611 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm requires immediate attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm requires immediate attention (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 99,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,753 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 91,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 84,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 78,660 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 71,023 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2016 70,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,603 miles

diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 28 Jul 2014 57,975 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

n/s/f tyre wearing low in places.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 53,210 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

tested wet

Pass 19 Jul 2012 45,272 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 39,742 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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BF09 FWG 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 BF09 FWG, 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 BF09 FWG registered?

BF09 FWG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 March 2009.

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