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J10 OVY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,078 mi
Last recorded118,078 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 OVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 118,078 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2023 118,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 113,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 113,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 109,450 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 108,796 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 108,796 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,750 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 107,750 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 97,400 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,398 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer door mirror cover damaged

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 10 Oct 2016 79,557 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective will not pull out (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance glass broken,sharp edges (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside outer door mirror cover damaged

under trims fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 21 Sep 2015 70,237 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,660 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 55,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,958 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 39,174 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,641 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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J10 OVY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J10 OVY, 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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J10 OVY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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