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P99 EKA

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,815 mi
Last recorded114,815 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 EKA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 114,815 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f o/s/f inner disk covers loose

Fail 12 Jan 2026 114,815 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f o/s/f inner disk covers loose

Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 104,194 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour replaced bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 95,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 84,322 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 84,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure new clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 69,787 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint leaking exhaust gas

Fail 8 Feb 2021 69,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,575 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 53,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 50,440 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 50,387 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2017 47,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 47,488 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 44,414 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 37,811 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 37,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 30,076 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 23,883 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 16,272 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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P99 EKA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P99 EKA, 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 P99 EKA registered?

P99 EKA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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