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VU09 ETE

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,151 mi
Last recorded97,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 ETE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 97,151 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 94,659 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,516 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,799 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 87,502 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,440 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 85,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,331 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 83,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 81,501 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,264 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,642 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 60,277 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 60,277 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,534 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 50,281 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,384 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 38,384 miles

Brake pedal actuating linkage has excessive wear in the eye of the stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)

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

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

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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VU09 ETE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VU09 ETE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 ETE registered?

VU09 ETE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

Is VU09 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 ETE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VU09 ETE have outstanding finance?

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