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WF59 FCC

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,350 mi
Last recorded168,350 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 FCC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,350 miles

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

general surface corrosion to all underside components/areas

Fail 8 Sep 2023 168,344 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to all underside components/areas

Pass 12 Apr 2022 151,959 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 142,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2020 130,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front damage to body work

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 28 Feb 2020 130,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front damage to body work

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective small crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 100,585 miles

slight crack in the nearside headlight unit (light output not affected)

Fail 13 Mar 2019 100,585 miles

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

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

slight crack in the nearside headlight unit (light output not affected)

Pass 14 Mar 2018 88,709 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx (3.5.1g)

Rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 88,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% approx (3.5.1g)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% approx (3.5.1g)

Rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 75,646 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit.

Pass 14 Oct 2015 62,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 47,992 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 47,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,223 miles

N/S/F Tyre side wall damaged but cord not showing

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight scratching too windsreen out side Zone A

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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WF59 FCC is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WF59 FCC, 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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WF59 FCC is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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