2009 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · PF09 DNO
2009 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 121,871 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jul 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PF09 DNO Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2024
- 121,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF09 DNO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X3 (PF09 DNO) between June 2012 and June 2024.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
PF09 DNO Mileage History
- 28/06/201260,787 mi
- 06/06/201368,073 mi+7,286 mi
- 30/06/201471,496 mi+3,423 mi
- 01/07/201575,441 mi+3,945 mi
- 02/07/201679,034 mi+3,593 mi
- 05/07/201783,275 mi+4,241 mi
- 22/02/201892,284 mi+9,009 mi
- 12/09/201892,514 mi+230 mi
- 07/10/201997,282 mi+4,768 mi
- 09/10/201997,283 mi+1 mi
- 07/01/2021101,843 mi+4,560 mi
- 23/06/2022105,965 mi+4,122 mi
- 23/06/2022105,965 mi
- 05/07/2023115,616 mi+9,651 mi
- 12/07/2023115,618 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/2024121,865 mi+6,247 mi
- 13/06/2024121,871 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 5,108 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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