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VK09 CKN

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,516 mi
Last recorded114,516 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 CKN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 114,516 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 103,364 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,404 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,551 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 82,551 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 76,412 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 76,412 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 74,281 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 68,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 62,400 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,881 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,763 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 44,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 39,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,267 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,012 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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VK09 CKN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VK09 CKN, 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 VK09 CKN registered?

VK09 CKN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 21 April 2009.

Is VK09 CKN safe to buy?

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