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X9 CTG

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,279 mi
Last recorded138,279 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX9 CTG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 138,279 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

front tyres worn edges

Pass 4 Mar 2025 124,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 120,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light effects indicator bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 May 2024 120,086 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side light effects indicator bulb (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 112,356 miles

Brake Light On Instrument Panel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering Notching Noise From Steering Area On Lock to Lock Check

TPMS Light on

Fail 18 May 2023 112,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake Light On Instrument Panel

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering Notching Noise From Steering Area On Lock to Lock Check

TPMS Light on

Fail 16 May 2023 112,314 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both wipers poor

brake pad light on , but sensor not touching discs

notching noise from steering area,

Pass 18 May 2022 104,051 miles

NSR reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2022 104,051 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Has a portion of seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

NSR reverse lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 100,345 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 98,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front minor brake bind

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2019 95,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2018 85,009 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,270 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to wear sensor (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 68,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 61,942 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 55,259 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,562 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,630 miles

front screen damaged on limits 10mm circle

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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X9 CTG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X9 CTG, 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 X9 CTG registered?

X9 CTG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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