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SD09 BNL

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

125,904 mi
Last recorded125,904 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 BNL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 125,904 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 119,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 109,591 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 105,484 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 105,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 98,240 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 98,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 93,705 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,499 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 90,498 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,013 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 76,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,044 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 61,943 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 52,481 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 52,481 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,850 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 43,843 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 34,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 26,372 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,177 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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SD09 BNL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SD09 BNL, 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 SD09 BNL registered?

SD09 BNL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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