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AE59 ZOE

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,450 mi
Last recorded148,450 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 ZOE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 148,450 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 148,450 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 143,056 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Mar 2023 129,966 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 114,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,231 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 103,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 100,819 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 100,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 87,897 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 65,017 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 49,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 36,175 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 22,826 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 19,621 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 19,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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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AE59 ZOE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AE59 ZOE, 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 AE59 ZOE registered?

AE59 ZOE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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