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SD59 OGU

2009 BMW X3

White Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,164 mi
Last recorded76,164 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD59 OGU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 76,164 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 67,955 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 67,955 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2024 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 58,834 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 54,327 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 46,318 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 44,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 43,202 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre sidewalls cracked nail in edge ()

Offside Rear tyre cracked

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2016 39,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 34,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x2 front tyres slightly perished

Fail 16 Jan 2015 34,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

x2 front tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Jan 2014 31,499 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 31,498 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 29,146 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 26 Jun 2012 20,385 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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SD59 OGU is a 2009 BMW X3 in White with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD59 OGU, 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 SD59 OGU registered?

SD59 OGU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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