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C14 SXY

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 SXY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 146,996 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 130,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 138,183 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 122,448 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 127,566 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 29 Jun 2023 112,841 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,253 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 122,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 95,938 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 117,790 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 87,230 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 114,370 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 82,115 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 76,357 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 109,660 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 109,608 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,158 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 68,158 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 105,820 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2017 61,153 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 100,018 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 57,200 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 93,800 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 27 Jan 2015 80,541 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,087 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 68,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,369 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)

wipers deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 44,368 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,361 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,316 miles

Lower end of offside rear suspension spring broken.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,369 miles

Rear tyres have just over 3mm tread remaining.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 34,346 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear tyres have just over 3mm tread remaining.

Pass 2 Jun 2010 27,980 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 2 Jul 2009 22,894 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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C14 SXY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 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 C14 SXY, 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 C14 SXY registered?

C14 SXY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is C14 SXY safe to buy?

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