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VX09 GJG

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,184 mi
Last recorded152,184 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 GJG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 152,184 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to front suspension components

corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 11 Sep 2024 151,690 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 147,970 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

nearside and offside front caliper dust cover caps missing

Pass 5 Aug 2022 143,530 miles

EML VERY DULL

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 143,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 137,575 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 137,572 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 136,769 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,224 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 133,224 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,294 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 101,212 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 81,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front slight damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre on legal limit

handbrake travel high

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,341 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 30 Apr 2014 58,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 58,072 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 49,595 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 49,595 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,247 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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VX09 GJG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VX09 GJG, 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 VX09 GJG registered?

VX09 GJG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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