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BG09 NBL

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,181 mi
Last recorded126,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 126,181 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,550 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 115,013 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 111,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 106,652 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 102,784 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 102,784 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 101,611 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 97,188 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 97,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 91,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 91,786 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 79,135 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 70,419 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder and mirror hanger

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 58,870 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 54,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 50,896 miles

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

nsf+osf tyres cracked in tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 41,158 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 31,029 miles

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

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

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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BG09 NBL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BG09 NBL, 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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BG09 NBL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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