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CE09 RXR

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

153,847 mi
Last recorded153,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 RXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 153,847 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 137,594 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 137,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 137,593 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 136,650 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 122,326 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 122,325 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 117,763 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 111,136 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 101,232 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 88,850 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,838 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,345 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 46,933 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,498 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 39,498 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,029 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,115 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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CE09 RXR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE09 RXR, 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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CE09 RXR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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