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VU59 EHR

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

109,945 mi
Last recorded109,945 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 EHR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 109,945 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 103,138 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension corroded

undertrays/sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2024 96,920 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 90,588 miles

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

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2022 80,734 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2021 72,750 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 72,750 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 71,760 miles

undertrays fitted as standard unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Jul 2019 69,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,901 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 62,495 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 56,614 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 51,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 51,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 46,882 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,882 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2013 42,853 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 34,943 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,943 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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VU59 EHR 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 VU59 EHR, 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 VU59 EHR registered?

VU59 EHR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 EHR 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.

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