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BU57 AMY

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,852 mi
Last recorded111,852 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU57 AMY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 111,852 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 106,767 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 100,645 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 100,469 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 94,658 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 88,729 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 88,719 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 82,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 77,806 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 72,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 72,977 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 19,147 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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BU57 AMY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU57 AMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU57 AMY registered?

BU57 AMY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

Is BU57 AMY safe to buy?

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