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HG09 AFJ

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,457 mi
Last recorded138,457 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 AFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 138,457 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 128,218 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,393 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 105,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,166 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,558 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 87,492 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 87,491 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 80,720 miles

front wiper blades

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 75,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,104 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 69,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 60,676 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 50,751 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

nearside front bumper damage

offside rear bumper damaged

tracking appears to be toe out too much

Fail 17 Apr 2014 50,751 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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

nearside front bumper damage

offside rear bumper damaged

tracking appears to be toe out too much

Pass 11 Apr 2013 39,369 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,733 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,732 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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HG09 AFJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HG09 AFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG09 AFJ registered?

HG09 AFJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is HG09 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG09 AFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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