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VN09 FZW

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,707 mi
Last recorded126,707 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 FZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 126,707 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 122,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 116,483 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 111,638 miles

front windscreen has minor damage

Pass 21 Jul 2020 108,762 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 108,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 103,373 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop split.

Fail 12 Jul 2019 103,373 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop split.

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 95,615 miles

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

both front brake discs partially corroded/pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,398 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 89,397 miles

Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 82,245 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 74,783 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre starting to wear low (3mm)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,028 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)

emissions to clean to get a reading

Pass 29 Jun 2012 44,420 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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VN09 FZW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc 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 VN09 FZW, 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 VN09 FZW registered?

VN09 FZW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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