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OY59 TFZ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,243 mi
Last recorded117,243 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 TFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 117,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 112,336 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 112,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

4x4 light on

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s and n/s front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 110,033 miles

4x4 light on

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 110,033 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 110,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 105,839 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 99,426 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,443 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Dec 2020 95,443 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,939 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 90,766 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2018 90,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,830 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 79,830 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 79,737 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 68,719 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 58,600 miles

nearside front tyre part worn.

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,060 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 40,089 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,794 miles

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

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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OY59 TFZ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY59 TFZ, 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 OY59 TFZ registered?

OY59 TFZ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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