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PE59 ZYB

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,956 mi
Last recorded124,956 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 ZYB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 124,956 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 124,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 108,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 104,094 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 98,226 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 98,225 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 90,602 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 86,053 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 77,989 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 77,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 74,064 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,377 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 66,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 59,382 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,076 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 42,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 34,535 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 27,343 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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PE59 ZYB is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 PE59 ZYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE59 ZYB registered?

PE59 ZYB is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is PE59 ZYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE59 ZYB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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