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VX09 GVY

2009 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,398 mi
Last recorded49,398 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 GVY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 49,398 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 47,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 47,446 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 46,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 45,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Sep 2021 43,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 41,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 39,655 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 37,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 36,003 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 34,976 miles

Both front tyres cracking due to age.

Pass 7 Oct 2015 33,352 miles

rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 31,873 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,236 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 25,464 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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VX09 GVY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VX09 GVY, 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 VX09 GVY registered?

VX09 GVY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is VX09 GVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX09 GVY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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