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EK59 XBV

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,432 mi
Last recorded108,432 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 XBV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 108,432 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,932 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2022 101,929 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES INSECURE

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 95,206 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 95,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,599 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 87,470 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 82,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,980 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 74,975 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 69,589 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 69,589 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 64,427 miles

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

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Fail 21 Oct 2015 64,427 miles

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

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

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

two child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 17 Oct 2014 58,213 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 55,196 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 41,017 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,017 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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EK59 XBV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EK59 XBV, 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 EK59 XBV registered?

EK59 XBV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 21 October 2009.

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