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MJ09 TVD

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,781 mi
Last recorded140,781 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 TVD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 140,781 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 135,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travels

under of vehicle corrosion various

Pass 24 Nov 2021 131,156 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 131,151 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 123,730 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,728 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 122,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 122,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 120,962 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 110,610 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jun 2016 99,038 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 98,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 86,474 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,474 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 72,417 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 72,417 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 56,843 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)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 42,435 miles

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

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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MJ09 TVD is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MJ09 TVD, 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 MJ09 TVD registered?

MJ09 TVD is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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