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R17 WLS

2009 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

116,455 mi
Last recorded116,455 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 WLS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,455 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 116,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 112,074 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 107,723 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 104,668 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 101,959 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 96,559 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,447 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 78,596 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and outer part of tread

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 70,289 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2016 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2015 52,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 52,492 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Feb 2014 43,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,773 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 36,169 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,343 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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R17 WLS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R17 WLS, 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 R17 WLS registered?

R17 WLS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 13 February 2009.

Is R17 WLS safe to buy?

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