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GV59 CVN

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

170,907 mi
Last recorded170,907 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 CVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 170,907 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear prop shaft, front joint (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 153,127 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear propshaft - front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 153,126 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Rear propshaft - front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 137,044 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2023 137,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 125,709 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 125,709 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 119,114 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Number plate faded

Pass 17 Jul 2019 97,762 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 85,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 71,161 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,117 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 55,992 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 39,443 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 39,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 35,596 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 35,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 30,710 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 21,757 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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GV59 CVN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV59 CVN, 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 GV59 CVN registered?

GV59 CVN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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