MOT Status
ValidMileage
154,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the BMW X3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SH09 BSU registered?
SH09 BSU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2009.
Is SH09 BSU safe to buy?
The MOT history for SH09 BSU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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