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YK09 NVZ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,566 mi
Last recorded78,566 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NVZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 78,566 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 29 Jul 2019 73,315 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 68,727 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 57,731 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,087 miles

bulb warning light on but all bulbs are working

front exhaust clamp cracked

number plates letters are not fully black in colour but still can see clearly from 20 meters

o/s bonnent catch not locking bonnet down

Fail 4 Aug 2015 53,087 miles

Centre Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bulb warning light on but all bulbs are working

front exhaust clamp cracked

o/s bonnent catch not locking bonnet down

Fail 21 Jul 2015 53,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 46,702 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)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 46,657 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 41,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 34,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 34,629 miles

Front wiper blades smearing screen.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall rim protector.

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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YK09 NVZ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK09 NVZ, 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 YK09 NVZ registered?

YK09 NVZ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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