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MR53 KAB

2009 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests40 (32 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,801 mi
Last recorded156,801 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR53 KAB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

32 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 156,801 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2026 136,259 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 152,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 133,267 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 133,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 149,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil contamination around engine sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,077 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,384 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 122,847 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 140,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 140,784 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 117,456 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,268 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+bald inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,047 miles

both rear alloys have been welded

Fail 14 Apr 2021 106,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear alloys have been welded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,204 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 99,191 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 126,529 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 84,125 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 120,140 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 120,089 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

handbrake has little reserve travel requires adjustment

Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,313 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 61,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Straight arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2017 114,728 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 51,188 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 107,600 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,165 miles

tpms light on

underside cant be fully checked, covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2015 101,006 miles

both rear exhaust rubbers are starting to deteriorate

Fail 2 Nov 2015 101,006 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

both rear exhaust rubbers are starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,883 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 95,589 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 37,207 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 89,452 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 33,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,484 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 77,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 66,101 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,816 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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MR53 KAB is a 2009 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MR53 KAB, 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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MR53 KAB is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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