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2009 BMW X3 3.0L Diesel · FV59 BYL

FV59 BYL

2009 BMW X3 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 20/11/2009. Recorded mileage 139,949 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
BMW X3
Year / Origin
2009 · Lincoln
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Valid until 11/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
139,949 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 3.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2009
Engine
2993cc

FV59 BYL Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
  • 139,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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FV59 BYL Mileage History

  1. 09/11/201255,359 mi
  2. 12/11/201255,359 mi
  3. 06/05/201458,967 mi+3,608 mi
  4. 16/09/201575,738 mi+16,771 mi
  5. 16/09/201575,738 mi
  6. 20/04/201786,806 mi+11,068 mi
  7. 26/03/201894,692 mi+7,886 mi
  8. 29/03/2019103,377 mi+8,685 mi
  9. 31/10/2020111,550 mi+8,173 mi
  10. 15/11/2021118,670 mi+7,120 mi
  11. 21/01/2023121,852 mi+3,182 mi
  12. 17/01/2024129,546 mi+7,694 mi
  13. 10/01/2025132,666 mi+3,120 mi
  14. 12/03/2026139,949 mi+7,283 mi

Average of roughly 6,343 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

FV59 BYL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 17:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X3 (FV59 BYL) between November 2012 and March 2026.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)”.

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