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GN09 VAO

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,915 mi
Last recorded212,915 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN09 VAO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 212,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 201,943 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 190,553 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 190,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 178,307 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 166,057 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 154,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 149,194 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 129,399 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 129,398 miles

Offside Front Brake insecure brake back plate (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake performance only just met requirements

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,996 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 108,995 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 87,732 miles

Front tyre x2 slight wear on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,634 miles

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Mar 2015 48,834 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,750 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,750 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 41,077 miles

front bonnet catches need attention

Pass 19 Sep 2012 35,716 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 32,436 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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GN09 VAO is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GN09 VAO, 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 GN09 VAO registered?

GN09 VAO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 July 2009.

Is GN09 VAO safe to buy?

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