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SA59 VPT

2009 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,025 mi
Last recorded160,025 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 VPT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 160,025 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 151,528 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 151,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 145,654 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 132,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 122,268 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 106,875 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 105,349 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 105,348 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 99,925 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 89,550 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 83,702 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,313 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 58,484 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 43,463 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 36,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2013 36,246 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SA59 VPT is a 2009 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SA59 VPT, 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 SA59 VPT registered?

SA59 VPT is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is SA59 VPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 VPT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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