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P55 ALO

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,228 mi
Last recorded163,228 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 ALO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 163,228 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 157,694 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 157,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 152,407 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 145,548 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 141,159 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 134,984 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 131,495 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 125,950 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 120,257 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 108,145 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 92,726 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 78,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Sep 2014 78,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 65,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Sep 2013 65,551 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 51,817 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,817 miles

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

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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P55 ALO is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P55 ALO, 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 P55 ALO registered?

P55 ALO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is P55 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P55 ALO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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