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UIA 49

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,272 mi
Last recorded121,272 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIA 49
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 121,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 121,272 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 114,811 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 108,080 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 108,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 99,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,482 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,482 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 86,219 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,793 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 72,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 65,216 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,135 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 47,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 37,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

trigger point not met

Fail 11 Jun 2013 37,729 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,791 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 25,789 miles

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

trigger point not met

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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UIA 49 is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UIA 49, 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 UIA 49 registered?

UIA 49 is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is UIA 49 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UIA 49 shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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