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SH09 BSU

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,897 mi
Last recorded154,897 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 154,897 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 154,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 148,090 miles

Nearside rear, park brake Low effort

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 148,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear, park brake Low effort

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 143,440 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 137,595 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 132,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Limit and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Limit and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 132,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Limit and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Limit and edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 123,320 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 123,317 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,889 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 100,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 84,460 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,056 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,245 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 57,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge and beginning to perish

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

Light scratches on windscreen

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

Windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,969 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,605 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 44,108 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 44,108 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 18,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,851 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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SH09 BSU 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 BSU, 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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SH09 BSU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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