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VE59 CZV

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

171,780 mi
Last recorded171,780 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 CZV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 171,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 171,767 miles

Hand brake limited reserve travel

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 169,435 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 163,336 miles

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

TPMS indicator showing major fault

Fail 3 Aug 2021 163,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

TPMS indicator showing major fault

Pass 30 Jul 2020 157,645 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 153,461 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 147,177 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 138,477 miles

Nearside Front n.s.f headlight acceptable beam Patten

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyres wearing bold inner edge

Offside Front o.s.f headlight acceptable beam Patten

Offside Rear o.s.r tyre wearing inner egde

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 138,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front n.s.f headlight acceptable beam Patten

Nearside Rear n.s.r tyres wearing bold inner edge

Offside Front o.s.f headlight acceptable beam Patten

Offside Rear o.s.r tyre wearing inner egde

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre bold on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 127,268 miles

accptable handbrake travel

front brake discs lipped.

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2014 122,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

acceptable handbrake travel

both front brake discs wear lipped.

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 114,053 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both side sills

Fail 22 Jul 2013 114,053 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic covers not allowing a complete inspection of both side sills

Pass 26 Jul 2012 107,010 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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VE59 CZV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE59 CZV, 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 VE59 CZV registered?

VE59 CZV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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