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SA09 FUT

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,335 mi
Last recorded149,335 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 FUT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 149,335 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe joiner corroded above spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 144,035 miles

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

both front tyres on limit of 1.6mm

n/s front shock leaking

n/s rear shock dust cover in poor condition

o/s rear brake back plate in poor condition

propshaft rubber coupling worn

rear brake pipe joiner ajcent to top of n/s rear spring in very poor condition

rear wiper blade missing

top of o/s rear spring very rustey

Pass 8 Jan 2020 138,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 124,315 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dull compared to offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 124,315 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire on top of engine by injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail almost worn through by rubbing on drive shaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dull compared to offside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,928 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre tubeless valves perished

nearside rear tubeless valve perished

Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wing trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre tubeless valves perished

nearside rear tubeless valve perished

Pass 8 Jan 2016 80,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 80,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,797 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,073 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 32,702 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 24,981 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 24,602 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 FUT is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SA09 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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