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VK09 PVX

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,514 mi
Last recorded117,514 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 PVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 117,514 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 117,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick And warning lamp illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Dual mass flywheel/ engine noisy

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel left available

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 30 Jun 2020 90,838 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,316 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,478 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 75,478 miles

Offside Front Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 67,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 59,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2015 52,870 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,019 miles

n/s/r tyre puncture

Fail 31 May 2013 39,019 miles

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

n/s/r tyre puncture

Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,133 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 25,027 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 9,362 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 PVX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK09 PVX, 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 VK09 PVX registered?

VK09 PVX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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