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RF58 PBU

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,575 mi
Last recorded107,575 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 PBU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 107,575 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from diff oil seal not changed from last mot

Fail 26 Aug 2025 107,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from diff oil seal not changed from last mot

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 102,851 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,052 miles

eye level brake light inop

Fail 29 Aug 2023 99,003 miles

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

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

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

eye level brake light inop

Pass 1 Sep 2022 95,211 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 89,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 89,402 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 85,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 85,105 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 81,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 70,625 miles

nsr/osr tyres scrubbing inner edges and cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2016 66,513 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2015 61,033 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 61,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 56,938 miles

front and rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 46,172 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2012 35,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 35,703 miles

Could not check outer sills as sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RF58 PBU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver 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 RF58 PBU, 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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RF58 PBU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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