2009 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · AH07 YTE
2009 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 159,290 miles. MOT expired on 02 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AH07 YTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 159,290 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AH07 YTE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X3 (AH07 YTE) between November 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
AH07 YTE Mileage History
- 12/11/2022120,098 mi
- 26/08/2023126,057 mi+5,959 mi
- 17/09/2024151,027 mi+24,970 mi
- 24/09/2024151,043 mi+16 mi
- 03/10/2025159,290 mi+8,247 mi
Average of roughly 13,555 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 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
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