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RON 3E

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,510 mi
Last recorded50,510 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRON 3E
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 50,510 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 47,714 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 44,749 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 41,770 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 37,396 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 37,297 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 34,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin CLOSE TO LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both - Badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,900 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 29,850 miles

windscreen has a chip/crack outside the swept area

Fail 24 Apr 2018 29,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer sidewall - 235/50 r18 97v (4.1.D.1a)

windscreen has a chip/crack outside the swept area

Pass 5 Apr 2017 26,556 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 26,556 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 24,455 miles

front exhaust clamp in poor condition

n/s wiper poor

Pass 8 Apr 2015 21,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2015 21,516 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 18,140 miles

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

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

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

heavy age cracking to rear tyres. advise replacement

Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,654 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 13,067 miles

heavy age cracking to rear tyres

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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RON 3E is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RON 3E, 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 RON 3E registered?

RON 3E is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 13 January 2009.

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