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RF09 NLL

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,462 mi
Last recorded139,462 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF09 NLL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 139,457 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror outer case missing exposing sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working correctly (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working correctly (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,222 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 119,787 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,362 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 107,362 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 92,942 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,910 miles

small cut in side wall off side rear tyre

small cuts in side wall off side front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2016 83,603 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 76,848 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 76,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,170 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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RF09 NLL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RF09 NLL, 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 RF09 NLL registered?

RF09 NLL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is RF09 NLL safe to buy?

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