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M88 DOM

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,815 mi
Last recorded121,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 DOM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 121,815 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 114,809 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 114,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside & nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 110,081 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 105,595 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 101,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 94,771 miles

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

transmission(4x4) warning light on (poss tyre size different front to rear or tread depth height)

Fail 4 Jul 2019 94,764 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

transmission(4x4) warning light on (poss tyre size different front to rear or tread depth height)

Pass 2 Mar 2018 88,979 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 88,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 84,933 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 84,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 80,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 73,726 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,094 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,238 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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M88 DOM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M88 DOM, 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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M88 DOM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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