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SK09 BVX

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

120,195 mi
Last recorded120,195 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 BVX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 117,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 115,026 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall,tyre also has a nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside some dampness/oil at inner end of steering rack gaitor

both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber sleeves/covers split/loose

Fail 23 Apr 2024 115,024 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall,tyre also has a nail in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside some dampness/oil at inner end of steering rack gaitor

both nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber sleeves/covers split/loose

Pass 14 Jun 2023 111,514 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 110,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 107,873 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 106,950 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 104,993 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 100,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 93,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear tyres perished, cracked and bald on inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside wiper arm fouling on bonnet

Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,948 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 89,948 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 89,046 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on it's inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on it's inner edge

vehicle geometry check may be required

Fail 18 May 2016 89,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on it's inner edge

Offside Rear tyre is worn on it's inner edge

vehicle geometry check may be required

Pass 26 Jun 2015 75,305 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 75,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,712 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2013 39,891 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 23,276 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 23,268 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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SK09 BVX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK09 BVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK09 BVX registered?

SK09 BVX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

Is SK09 BVX safe to buy?

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