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HW09 NHY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,749 mi
Last recorded73,749 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 NHY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 73,749 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 72,561 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 70,743 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 70,683 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,724 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,289 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 61,256 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side LOW EFFORT NSR 126KG OSR 106KG (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 54,075 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 54,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 51,279 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 51,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,922 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 50,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40 R19 100Y (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HW09 NHY 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 64.3%.

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 HW09 NHY, 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 HW09 NHY registered?

HW09 NHY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

Is HW09 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW09 NHY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW09 NHY have outstanding finance?

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