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OO09 BAL

2009 BMW X3

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,985 mi
Last recorded94,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO09 BAL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 94,985 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,879 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 87,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 87,005 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure junction on front pipe to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 74,174 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 74,174 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,365 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 60,794 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 58,535 miles

light perishing on all tyre side walls

perishing to both rear bump stops/damper dust covers

Pass 3 May 2019 54,722 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2018 51,715 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 50,407 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 47,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 43,324 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 39,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 33,360 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 33,354 miles

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

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

Headlamp aims will need re-adjusting after both rear coil springs have been replaced.

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 25,840 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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OO09 BAL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OO09 BAL, 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 OO09 BAL registered?

OO09 BAL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is OO09 BAL safe to buy?

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