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ML59 JZT

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,550 mi
Last recorded116,550 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML59 JZT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 116,550 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 111,772 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 105,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 101,336 miles

4 x 4 light on dashboard

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

Exhaust clamp to rear section broken, rear section loose

Fail 21 Dec 2020 101,336 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4 x 4 light on dashboard

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

Exhaust clamp to rear section broken, rear section loose

Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 96,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 90,031 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,731 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking up

Pass 25 Feb 2016 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Outer cant do the full inspection of the seat belt because of child seat

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and also started to crack (4.1.E.1)

cant do the full inspection of the vehicle because of under tray

Pass 6 Mar 2015 71,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear shocker dust cover loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 71,463 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Near side rear shocker dust cover loose

Tyre pressure monitoring worning light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,132 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 66,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 62,555 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,555 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,856 miles

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

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

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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ML59 JZT is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML59 JZT, 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 ML59 JZT registered?

ML59 JZT is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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