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S12 MEA

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,950 mi
Last recorded159,950 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 MEA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 159,950 miles

Offside dip beam reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2019 159,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside dip beam reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2018 142,400 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,752 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 123,752 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 102,423 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2014 85,537 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 66,433 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,551 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 30,284 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 9 Jul 2012 30,284 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

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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S12 MEA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S12 MEA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S12 MEA registered?

S12 MEA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 13 July 2009.

Is S12 MEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S12 MEA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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