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VK59 PZG

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,682 mi
Last recorded158,682 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 PZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 158,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 150,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 May 2025 150,531 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2024 143,865 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 134,660 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 126,093 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 120,339 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 114,506 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 105,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 98,876 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,159 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 89,709 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner is becoming perished and is near legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,395 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Nearside rear tyre wearing slightly on inner is becoming perished and is near legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,861 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Apr 2013 63,850 miles

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Fail 9 Apr 2013 63,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front tyres have slight wear on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,879 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 PZG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PZG, 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 VK59 PZG registered?

VK59 PZG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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