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BV09 VCE

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,006 mi
Last recorded155,006 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 VCE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 155,006 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 154,993 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front 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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 146,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 126,344 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 114,998 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 102,207 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 87,541 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,472 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 71,472 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 60,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 48,790 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 48,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 31,303 miles

SLIGHT ONLY LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

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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BV09 VCE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BV09 VCE, 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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BV09 VCE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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