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MV09 GLY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,272 mi
Last recorded113,272 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV09 GLY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 113,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged & slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 113,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper damaged & slightly insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2024 113,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 104,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,906 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 96,906 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 92,479 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 92,479 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 70,607 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 62,375 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack on the tread and has a cut in the tread

Offside Rear tyre is starting to crack on the tread

Fail 16 Aug 2019 62,375 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to crack on the tread and has a cut in the tread

Offside Front tyre is starting to crack on the tread and has slight cuts in the sidewall

Offside Rear tyre is starting to crack on the tread

wiper blades

Pass 24 Mar 2018 58,767 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 57,712 miles

hand brake travel is high

Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,283 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 56,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,058 miles

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 18 Aug 2014 52,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MV09 GLY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MV09 GLY, 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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MV09 GLY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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