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AO59 FVN

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,630 mi
Last recorded95,630 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 FVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 95,630 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 95,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 86,743 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Aug 2022 78,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted, poor pattern

Fail 17 Aug 2022 78,956 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both main beam bulbs incorrectly fitted, poor pattern

Pass 27 Aug 2021 66,592 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 63,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 58,174 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 53,939 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 53,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 51,461 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2017 51,461 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in tyre 2 nails 1 tyre ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 46,034 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 42,281 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 42,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 38,216 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 38,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 34,177 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 30,289 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 29,943 miles

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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AO59 FVN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO59 FVN, 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 AO59 FVN registered?

AO59 FVN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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