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NC58 ZBF

2009 BMW X3

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,459 mi
Last recorded121,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC58 ZBF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 121,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 118,543 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 115,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 115,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From front clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 113,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Turbo to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 113,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm has excess movement in mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working inner light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm has excess movement in mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front , turbo to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / devoid on edges / perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlight has condensation , not affecting light output

Offside Front brake disc back plate loose

brake pad wear indicator light on

engine breather pipe split

tpms light on

Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

both front brake disc back plates loose

propshaft coupling in poor condition

Fail 2 Jan 2020 105,392 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation inside headlight (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front brake disc back plates loose

propshaft coupling in poor condition

Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,046 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 92,034 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 83,306 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 70,583 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 61,505 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 61,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 51,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,261 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 31,130 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror cover slight damage

Pass 31 Dec 2010 22,402 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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NC58 ZBF is a 2009 BMW X3 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NC58 ZBF, 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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NC58 ZBF is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 6 February 2009.

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