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SH09 BNY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,375 mi
Last recorded99,375 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 BNY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 99,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,717 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 88,712 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 88,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 78,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 73,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front brake pads getting low

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 73,694 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 73,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated possible brake fluid, no obvious signs of a leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated possible brake fluid, no obvious signs of a leak (1.1.14 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Brake fluid level low (1.1.10 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,990 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 67,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 63,799 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 58,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread approx 2.60 mm and inner sidewall cracking slightly as marked with yellow crayon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 56,677 miles

Offside Rear Slight damage and sidewall cracking to inner tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,192 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 49,573 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,280 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,277 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 43,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,973 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 28,957 miles

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

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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SH09 BNY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SH09 BNY, 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 SH09 BNY registered?

SH09 BNY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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