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RJ59 OES

2009 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 OES
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 118,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2026 118,534 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235 55 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,873 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 110,931 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 109,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 107,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 104,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 104,835 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 101,799 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 96,648 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,911 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 84,063 miles

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2017 84,063 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear bumper damaged

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

Rear both side tyre perishing

Pass 3 Mar 2016 75,188 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 75,188 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,374 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2014 68,374 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear brake pads getting low

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,395 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 53,395 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside mirror glass damaged

Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,668 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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RJ59 OES is a 2009 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc 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 RJ59 OES, 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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RJ59 OES is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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