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MIL 5754

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests29 (25 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.2%

Mileage

121,598 mi
Last recorded121,598 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 5754
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

25 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 121,598 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 136,426 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,391 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 124,576 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate rusty and getting weak

Pass 2 Apr 2024 106,070 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 106,070 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 116,176 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 100,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 110,245 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 92,683 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 99,341 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 99,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 73,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 87,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 62,415 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 67,693 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 48,442 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,829 miles

park brake lever has little or no reserve travel.

Pass 1 Dec 2017 35,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 54,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 24,155 miles

only one tone horn working

Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,757 miles

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2015 39,026 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 31,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,678 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,678 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 17,606 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 15,674 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 15,674 miles

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

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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MIL 5754 is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.2%.

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 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 MIL 5754, 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 MIL 5754 registered?

MIL 5754 is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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The MOT history for MIL 5754 shows 29 tests with a 86.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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