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PJ09 MWG

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 MWG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 141,432 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 133,832 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 29 Apr 2022 125,618 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 22 Apr 2022 125,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning offside and nearside (4.3.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Apr 2021 115,706 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,718 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

top up coolant very low

Fail 14 Oct 2020 112,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

top up coolant very low

Pass 27 Sep 2019 98,115 miles

Handbrake shoes a little noisy inside discs

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Driveshaft oil seal in diff starting to weep

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 84,562 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 84,560 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

tpms light on

Pass 5 Jul 2017 73,991 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,687 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 57,755 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 47,208 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tread cracking on both front tyres

Fail 14 May 2014 47,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tread cracking on both front tyres

Pass 22 May 2013 39,088 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 28,525 miles

wiper blades smearing.

Fail 14 May 2012 28,525 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

wiper blades smearing.

nsr tyre puntured not repairable.

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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PJ09 MWG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ09 MWG, 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 PJ09 MWG registered?

PJ09 MWG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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