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PRE 70T

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,301 mi
Last recorded151,301 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRE 70T
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 151,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 144,293 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive all over undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 138,339 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive all over under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 129,765 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 129,746 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 125,010 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,494 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 121,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2019 111,917 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 104,263 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,348 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 95,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 87,770 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 87,770 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 73,730 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 73,704 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 65,864 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,167 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,138 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

left front tyre 3mm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,438 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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PRE 70T is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PRE 70T, 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 PRE 70T registered?

PRE 70T is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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