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BN59 PBY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

106,034 mi
Last recorded106,034 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 106,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,405 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 96,389 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 85,786 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 85,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 75,994 miles

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

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 5 Jan 2021 71,327 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 66,678 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,907 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 60,907 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 55,762 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 49,310 miles

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)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 40,954 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2015 40,826 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 31,485 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 31,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 23,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 15,281 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 15,281 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 15,132 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Aug 2012 14,822 miles

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

Park brake lever ratchet machanism defective(teeth stripped), though it is possible to maintain the park brake in operation by pulling the lever further on

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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BN59 PBY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BN59 PBY, 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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BN59 PBY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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