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GL09 ZNH

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,319 mi
Last recorded127,319 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ZNH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 127,319 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 13 Mar 2026 127,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 31 Mar 2025 126,994 miles

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

tpms light on

Fail 31 Mar 2025 126,994 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 14 Mar 2024 123,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (tyre been run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms light on

Fail 14 Mar 2024 123,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (tyre been run on flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

tpms light on

Pass 28 Feb 2023 120,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,337 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,817 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play PIVOT / BUSH WORN (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 112,845 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 112,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,492 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 107,492 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 98,298 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 89,443 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 89,443 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 79,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 67,751 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 55,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,071 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 27,525 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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GL09 ZNH is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL09 ZNH, 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 ZNH registered?

GL09 ZNH is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is GL09 ZNH safe to buy?

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