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WJ59 CEU

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 CEU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 128,662 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arms, inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 122,850 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,127 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 111,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 110,263 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,930 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Feb 2021 103,930 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 3 Mar 2020 98,876 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 94,320 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 84,702 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,956 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 73,956 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 61,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 52,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2014 44,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 44,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 36,631 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 36,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 27,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,776 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WJ59 CEU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ59 CEU, 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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What year was WJ59 CEU registered?

WJ59 CEU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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