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VO09 TKE

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

153,295 mi
Last recorded153,295 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 TKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 153,295 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in shoulder ()

Fail 23 Jul 2024 153,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw in shoulder ()

Pass 25 Jul 2023 136,509 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 136,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected brake back plate insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 130,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 124,099 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 120,078 miles

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

handbrake poor

Fail 3 Sep 2020 120,078 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

handbrake poor

Pass 17 Jul 2019 112,777 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 112,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

glow plug light on

Pass 13 Jul 2018 105,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 105,831 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,924 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 99,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 89,287 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Fail 23 Jun 2016 89,150 miles

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

n/s/f tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 77,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 May 2014 61,795 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 61,795 miles

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 May 2013 50,782 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,576 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 40,576 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 TKE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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