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M1 GGX

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,936 mi
Last recorded114,936 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM1 GGX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 114,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 4 Sep 2024 108,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 108,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking lever high

Pass 25 Aug 2023 103,301 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 100,545 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,081 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,989 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 91,611 miles

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,702 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 76,551 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 65,780 miles

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2016 65,772 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Sep 2015 57,923 miles

Propshaft coupling worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 57,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Propshaft coupling worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 49,775 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 49,775 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,943 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 34,105 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 34,105 miles

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 34,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 33,161 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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M1 GGX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M1 GGX, 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 M1 GGX registered?

M1 GGX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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