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S9 DOF

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,838 mi
Last recorded110,838 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 DOF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 110,838 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both / cups (5.3.3 (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 split also (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear / including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 110,838 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front brake pad also (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both / cups (5.3.3 (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 split also (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear / including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear / both backing plates corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 106,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,739 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2024 99,715 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dip beams (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,267 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 87,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 82,711 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Mar 2022 82,711 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust u clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,512 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 71,668 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 64,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,667 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,309 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 53,309 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 53,291 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,879 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,293 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2013 22,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,568 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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S9 DOF is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S9 DOF, 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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S9 DOF is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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