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HD09 UPB

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,573 mi
Last recorded119,573 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD09 UPB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 119,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Close to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 109,986 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 109,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2023 87,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 81,108 miles

both front headlight lights taped up

Fail 3 Mar 2022 81,106 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICKUP TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP TO THE RIGHT (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2014 65,019 miles

Diesel test passed trigger point not met

Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall

Under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 May 2013 56,114 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

scratch marks on o/s/f bumper corner

split o0n n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 43,297 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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HD09 UPB is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HD09 UPB, 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 HD09 UPB registered?

HD09 UPB is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is HD09 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD09 UPB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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