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YR09 FCX

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

78,958 mi
Last recorded78,958 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 FCX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,958 miles

under tray and engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2026 78,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under tray and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2025 75,227 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,021 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 72,664 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 71,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 69,842 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 65,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 62,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,990 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 57,180 miles

Offside Front Road wheel damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2017 55,545 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 55,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 54,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 44,507 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 40,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 33,648 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 20,520 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)

Pass 4 May 2011 9,122 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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YR09 FCX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YR09 FCX, 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 YR09 FCX registered?

YR09 FCX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is YR09 FCX safe to buy?

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