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GL09 ZKD

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,633 mi
Last recorded165,633 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ZKD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 165,633 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4 driveshafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2026 165,633 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All 4 driveshafts (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,229 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 153,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 146,783 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 139,305 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 124,436 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 112,774 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,333 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,327 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 66,890 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 66,888 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stork not present (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,023 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 52,932 miles

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

Fuel cap flap difficult to open, Pad attached to plunger to facilitate opening

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 52,932 miles

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

Fuel cap flap difficult to open, Pad attached to plunger to facilitate opening

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 43,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper smears but still clearing front screen.

NSF and NSR bump stop in shock absorber deteriorated, not MOT failure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 39,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 31,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2012 31,916 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL09 ZKD is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL09 ZKD, 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 GL09 ZKD registered?

GL09 ZKD is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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