2009 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · S405 EAN
2009 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2009. Recorded mileage 65,015 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S405 EAN Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 65,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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S405 EAN MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 2009 BMW X3 (S405 EAN) between October 2025 and October 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2009 model year cars.
- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
The stiff barrel-shaped rear coil springs frequently fracture at the bottom pigtail taper due to road grit trapped in the lower control arm cups and harsh UK speed humps.
- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
The complex dual-pane panoramic glass sunroof mechanism suffers from broken plastic lifter tabs that cause the rear venting panel to jam open. Blocked drain tubes also route water into boot electronics and footwells.
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