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S2 GRH

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,122 mi
Last recorded154,122 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 GRH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 154,122 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 142,636 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 131,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 119,098 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 108,296 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 102,308 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 102,307 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 98,326 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 97,294 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge - needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2019 97,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge - needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 95,908 miles

front brake pads are starting to wear low

offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Fail 25 Jan 2018 95,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake pads are starting to wear low

offside front tyre tread wearing on the inner edge

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 83,245 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 72,049 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)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 71,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread inside edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit and inside edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the limit and inside edge heavily worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 64,726 miles

Nearside front ttyre wearing inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front ttyre wearing inner edge

Nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge, close to limit in centre and has a nail

Offside front tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 56,902 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 49,111 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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S2 GRH is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 S2 GRH, 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 S2 GRH registered?

S2 GRH is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 June 2009.

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