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VK09 EFT

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,866 mi
Last recorded148,866 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 148,866 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 137,891 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 137,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,576 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 114,331 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 114,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2020 104,948 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,107 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,921 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 90,803 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2017 83,542 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 69,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 58,192 miles

ALL BRAKE PADS LOOK TO BE WEARING THIN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 47,405 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 30,716 miles

no reading recorded from exhaust emmisions.

Pass 16 May 2012 25,572 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 EFT 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 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 VK09 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

VK09 EFT is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is VK09 EFT safe to buy?

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