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DE59 DDJ

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,786 mi
Last recorded161,786 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 DDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 161,786 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 161,786 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 151,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 135,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 117,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 108,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

front and rear suspension arms corroded

rear differential slight oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2021 108,655 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Casing Small Oil Weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2021 108,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff Casing Small Oil Weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,558 miles

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 99,558 miles

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

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

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

Front And Rear Suspension Components Corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,697 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 89,697 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 80,489 miles

All Steel Suspension Components Corroded

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 80,489 miles

All Steel Suspension Components Corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,825 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 39,155 miles

Emissions not detected

Fail 9 Jul 2015 39,153 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Emissions not detected

Pass 29 Aug 2014 36,017 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,755 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,518 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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DE59 DDJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE59 DDJ, 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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DE59 DDJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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