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RO09 GZH

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,451 mi
Last recorded122,451 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 GZH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 122,451 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 121,452 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 117,701 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 117,689 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 97,214 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2020 97,202 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure both upper retaining bolts missing (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Road wheel fixing missing both sides one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 96,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter cap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 94,800 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,362 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side inner front very low (3.5.1g)

Engine covers+under trays fitted

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2017 85,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,209 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,209 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 71,881 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2014 71,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 66,076 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 66,076 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 55,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 45,670 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 45,670 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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RO09 GZH is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO09 GZH, 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 RO09 GZH registered?

RO09 GZH is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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