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WJ09 TLK

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 TLK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 130,567 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 128,120 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper arm hitting scuttle panel

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror does not lock into place (3.3 (b) (i))

engine oil level low

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2024 125,412 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 123,737 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, slightly perished and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet slightly worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

nearside front wiper linkage worn. has play allowing arm to hit bonnet

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 15 May 2023 123,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, slightly perished and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively ratchet slightly worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

nearside front wiper linkage worn. has play allowing arm to hit bonnet

rear wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2022 121,403 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 118,263 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 118,262 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 114,537 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 114,537 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 107,926 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 101,228 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 92,415 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,146 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 78,288 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)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 78,288 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,009 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 64,056 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 49,580 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ09 TLK is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ09 TLK, 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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WJ09 TLK is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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