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AO59 XBC

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,588 mi
Last recorded178,588 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 XBC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 178,588 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 172,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 164,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 158,851 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 158,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 152,348 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 140,865 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired Retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 129,547 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 129,541 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Outer brake pad. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 115,660 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,831 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp cracked (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,532 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp cracked (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 91,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm @ 235/55 r17 99W (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2015 91,300 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake wear indicator warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm @ 235/55 r17 99W (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,133 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2014 80,117 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,960 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,513 miles

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 XBC is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XBC, 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 XBC registered?

AO59 XBC is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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