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VO59 XOW

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

192,561 mi
Last recorded192,561 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 XOW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 192,561 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 192,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 186,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front brake back plate missing.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 186,035 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to propshaft coupling condition. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail Bolts loose and coupling damaged. (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front brake back plate missing.

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 170,651 miles

EML illuminated

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS and OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 158,479 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 154,741 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and Offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,917 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes are noticeably compliant (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Oct 2021 148,834 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - front bushes are noticeably compliant (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Oct 2020 144,823 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From a front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush , Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 139,987 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides = frontmost bushes (equal both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 133,982 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 133,980 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel recommend further inspection/adjust (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,255 miles

both front tyre walls damaged and perished

under trays fitted front to rear obsturcting testable items

Pass 17 Oct 2015 89,757 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 89,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,441 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2013 53,698 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 53,698 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 44,753 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,100 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 44,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

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

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

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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VO59 XOW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VO59 XOW, 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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VO59 XOW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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