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P33 EJM

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP33 EJM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 122,619 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 112,929 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 109,920 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 105,720 miles

Adv bulb warning lamp intermittent...........

Adv only just met emission limits..........

Adv unable to open drivers window.........

Tyre slightly damaged Adv all 4 tyres slight perishing............ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 105,720 miles

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

Adv bulb warning lamp intermittent...........

Adv only just met emission limits..........

Adv unable to open drivers window.........

Tyre slightly damaged Adv all 4 tyres slight perishing............ (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 101,210 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,452 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 65,968 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 49,269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,155 miles

Advise under trays and engine cover fitted not allowing inspection of all components,

Nearside Front Outer Advise cut in outside wall of tyre not to cords at time of test,

Offside Front Inner advise cut in tyre inside wall not to cords at time of test,

Pass 4 Dec 2015 40,568 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s rear tyre has nail in

Pass 13 Nov 2014 35,026 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

Fail 13 Nov 2014 35,026 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front tyre has cut to outer sidewall

windscreen wipers smear windscreen

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,876 miles

Both front tyres heel and toe on inner edges

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 27,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres heel and toe on inner edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,689 miles

small cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

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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P33 EJM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P33 EJM, 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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P33 EJM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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