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NL09 SYS

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,360 mi
Last recorded110,360 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL09 SYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 110,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 110,339 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,238 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 102,238 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also side wll damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 97,432 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 17 Mar 2021 94,792 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,403 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 83,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Fail 8 Sep 2018 83,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre inner edge wearing low

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Pass 16 Sep 2017 76,166 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,089 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 66,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2015 66,671 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 60,392 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 60,392 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 53,381 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 46,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2011 36,959 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,959 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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NL09 SYS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NL09 SYS, 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 NL09 SYS registered?

NL09 SYS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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