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XXI 299

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,352 mi
Last recorded98,352 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXXI 299
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 98,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 95,627 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 92,796 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 87,638 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 87,475 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 81,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,991 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 76,207 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 76,207 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 69,809 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,489 miles

emission too clean unable to obtain any emission readings

Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emission too clean unable to obtain any emission readings

Pass 15 Jun 2017 58,811 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 58,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 52,098 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 43,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the side wall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 43,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has damage to the side wall

Pass 14 May 2014 37,016 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 29,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 21,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2012 21,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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XXI 299 is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XXI 299, 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 XXI 299 registered?

XXI 299 is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is XXI 299 safe to buy?

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