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VO09 OZS

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 OZS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 131,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 121,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 121,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 113,290 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 103,253 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,604 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray missing

Offside Front heat shield loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake just passed.

tow ball and elec.socket removed at the time of retest.

Fail 4 Sep 2018 100,753 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front undertray missing

Offside Front heat shield loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 98,777 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 98,760 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 94,569 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 94,569 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,168 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 65,589 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,828 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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VO09 OZS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VO09 OZS, 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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VO09 OZS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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