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ND09 VFP

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,096 mi
Last recorded85,096 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND09 VFP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 85,096 miles

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

age related underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2025 85,094 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

age related underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,659 miles

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2024 74,654 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has age related underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Aug 2023 62,808 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 62,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 62,765 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn closest to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 60,978 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 58,731 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 56,186 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 53,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 45,324 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 40,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,256 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,357 miles

small cracks in treads of nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,186 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 20,425 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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ND09 VFP is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ND09 VFP, 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 ND09 VFP registered?

ND09 VFP is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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