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VK59 FYX

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,176 mi
Last recorded177,176 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 FYX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 177,176 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 177,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2021 156,815 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe clamp defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 127,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 115,180 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 103,062 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,141 miles

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

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

covers fitted restricting view

Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,127 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 74,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 62,976 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 49,933 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,608 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 36,610 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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VK59 FYX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VK59 FYX, 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 VK59 FYX registered?

VK59 FYX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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