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VO09 PBY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,153 mi
Last recorded124,153 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 PBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,153 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 120,728 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 117,924 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2022 117,268 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 117,266 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 110,198 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 102,681 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

advise front tyres wearing low on the edges

advise main beam bulb in wrong nearside

emissions clean no print out available

Pass 29 Jul 2019 97,631 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 56,179 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,129 miles

both front tyres cracked between treads//worn on inner edges//advise alignment check

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 3 Mar 2014 47,129 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres cracked between treads//worn on inner edges//advise alignment check

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,665 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 36,719 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 PBY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VO09 PBY, 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 VO09 PBY registered?

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

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