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CY09 FAO

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,731 mi
Last recorded156,731 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 FAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 156,731 miles

All Suspension components corroded

Reverse lights inopative

Fail 22 Aug 2024 156,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake insecure Caliper clip (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

All Brake heat sheields inscure

All Suspension components corroded

Reverse lights inopative

Pass 26 Jan 2023 149,793 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 144,970 miles

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

covers on under body

Fail 26 Jan 2022 144,896 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 135,422 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2019 130,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx.2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Depth approx,2.0mm,legal limit is 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 115,083 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 96,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,203 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,842 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 61,842 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 47,294 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,744 miles

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 6 Jun 2012 23,884 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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CY09 FAO is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CY09 FAO, 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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CY09 FAO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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