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BN09 XVL

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

168,179 mi
Last recorded168,179 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XVL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 168,179 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 166,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 163,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 156,054 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 150,098 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 136,261 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 123,635 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 110,140 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent but no play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear small cut in outer sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2018 110,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable track rod slightly bent but no play (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear small cut in outer sidewall

Pass 11 Apr 2017 95,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 79,254 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 63,031 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,459 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,417 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,409 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 39,565 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 33,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 33,671 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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BN09 XVL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 BN09 XVL, 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 BN09 XVL registered?

BN09 XVL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is BN09 XVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 XVL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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