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MX09 XVS

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,452 mi
Last recorded178,452 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 XVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 178,452 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 169,471 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 162,693 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 162,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 160,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,759 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 152,177 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 136,188 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 120,936 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 120,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 107,515 miles

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2016 107,515 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 92,930 miles

parking brake efficiency low

Pass 30 Jan 2015 83,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil level low - advise top up oil

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 70,079 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 70,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF window misisng

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2013 57,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF window misisng

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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MX09 XVS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black 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 MX09 XVS, 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 MX09 XVS registered?

MX09 XVS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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