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SK09 XLG

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,833 mi
Last recorded128,833 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 XLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2025 128,833 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

headlamps misty

Fail 12 Sep 2024 120,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged edge to wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted from calliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

headlamps misty

Pass 15 Sep 2023 107,866 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 106,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 105,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 81,128 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 73,635 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 72,651 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 66,621 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 66,621 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 59,609 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 53,241 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 43,802 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,944 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 29,096 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2013 29,094 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2012 19,340 miles

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 XLG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK09 XLG, 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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SK09 XLG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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