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BN09 XVP

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

177,017 mi
Last recorded177,017 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XVP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 177,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 177,002 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 173,759 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 173,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 157,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 157,433 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.53 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 126,895 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 126,895 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer pump blocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,893 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 118,591 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 118,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 111,825 miles

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

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

cuts in both front tyre outer walls but not to cords

Fail 23 Mar 2017 111,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

cuts in both front tyre outer walls but not to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2016 105,520 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 105,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,212 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 98,210 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,293 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 88,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 72,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,492 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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BN09 XVP is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BN09 XVP, 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 BN09 XVP registered?

BN09 XVP is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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