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MW 9960

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW 9960
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,551 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 107,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Repaired washer pipe in bonnet to pass (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 102,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 97,196 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 91,496 miles

Front exhaust clamp loose on joint

Pass 25 Feb 2021 86,379 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 81,915 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 81,913 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,608 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 68,318 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 61,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 53,270 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 53,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 45,216 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,216 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,954 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 30,403 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,198 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 14 Feb 2012 23,198 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (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)

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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MW 9960 is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MW 9960, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW 9960 registered?

MW 9960 is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is MW 9960 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW 9960 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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