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V3 BNB

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 BNB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 103,611 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 103,603 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 97,061 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 89,230 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 79,751 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 79,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,969 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 61,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 51,758 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 47,800 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 42,439 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 42,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,664 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 36,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 32,909 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 27,814 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,678 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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V3 BNB is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V3 BNB, 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 V3 BNB registered?

V3 BNB is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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The MOT history for V3 BNB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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