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VF59 NWK

2009 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF59 NWK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 86,638 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 81,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 77,378 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 72,246 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 65,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential lip seal slightly leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2020 59,425 miles

Nearside Rear Damage to bumper

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 53,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 46,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 40,937 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 40,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 34,711 miles

both rear tyres are badly worn on their inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2015 30,314 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 255,503 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 18,023 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 17,526 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 13,161 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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VF59 NWK is a 2009 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VF59 NWK, 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 VF59 NWK registered?

VF59 NWK is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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