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R18 SFW

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

135,303 mi
Last recorded135,303 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 SFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 135,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 129,496 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 125,652 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 119,380 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 111,610 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 105,692 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,033 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 88,142 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 77,413 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 77,187 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,552 miles

no acceleration detected on emissions test

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,084 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 51,689 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,575 miles

deep cut to nearside front tyre side wall ( cords not visable)

nearside rear tyre tread approx 2.5mm

Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,607 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 2 Mar 2012 23,920 miles

nearside rear tyre tread 2.4mm ( limit 1.6mm)

offside rear tyre tread 2.2mm( limit 1.6mm) and has nail in tread

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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R18 SFW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R18 SFW, 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 R18 SFW registered?

R18 SFW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is R18 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R18 SFW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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