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RE09 ZYR

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,079 mi
Last recorded149,079 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 ZYR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 149,079 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tyres start to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 144,998 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 144,998 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 140,027 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 140,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,755 miles

Nearside Rear Shocker dust cover loose and dropped down

Offside Rear Shocker dust cover loose and dropped down

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 116,615 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,192 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,192 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level very low

Pass 14 Feb 2019 98,818 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 87,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 81,207 miles

osf/nsf/nsr tyres perished/spliting outer shoulders

Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,207 miles

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

osf/nsf/nsr tyres perished/spliting outer shoulders

Pass 24 Aug 2015 76,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nsf tyre has cut on small cut on sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2013 63,987 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 50,759 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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RE09 ZYR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RE09 ZYR, 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 RE09 ZYR registered?

RE09 ZYR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 June 2009.

Is RE09 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE09 ZYR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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