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RX09 MLJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,186 mi
Last recorded157,186 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX09 MLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 157,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 157,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 147,857 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,558 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 133,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 127,243 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 127,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 121,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,885 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 105,885 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 86,490 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted unable to complete inspection

Fail 20 Sep 2018 86,490 miles

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

engine cover & under tray fitted unable to complete inspection

Pass 22 Sep 2017 69,961 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,736 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf tyre sidewall damaged on inner

Pass 31 May 2016 52,824 miles

Offside front tyre starting to wear lo on tread

Pass 18 May 2015 44,645 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 36,315 miles

rear tyres worn near to the wear indicator bars.

Pass 8 May 2013 27,679 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 21,493 miles

Nearside front tyre has minor damage on the outer sidewal in one place.

Offside front tyre worn low on tread on the inner tead band.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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RX09 MLJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RX09 MLJ, 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 RX09 MLJ registered?

RX09 MLJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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