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MT09 BVM

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,147 mi
Last recorded75,147 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 BVM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 75,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 71,832 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed from mirror prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

pad wear light on dash but all pads are ok

Pass 23 Oct 2023 68,371 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover damaged but shock seal ok

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 65,268 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 62,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 57,563 miles

Front brake fluid redish in colour

Pass 19 Oct 2018 54,105 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 50,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 45,068 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,923 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 31,261 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres slightly perishing

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2013 22,318 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres slightly perishing

nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly perishing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,742 miles

front and rear brake discs corroeded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 15,742 miles

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

front and rear brake discs corroeded

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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MT09 BVM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT09 BVM, 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 MT09 BVM registered?

MT09 BVM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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The MOT history for MT09 BVM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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