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SA09 FHS

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,591 mi
Last recorded139,591 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FHS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 139,591 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 May 2024 139,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 May 2023 134,030 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 134,030 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 May 2022 128,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 121,084 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 113,905 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/50/18 97v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 105,660 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 89,340 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,309 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 62,045 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 50,872 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,076 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2012 29,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 29,522 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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SA09 FHS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SA09 FHS, 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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SA09 FHS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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