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SL09 NLE

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

56,163 mi
Last recorded56,163 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL09 NLE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 56,163 miles

all four tyres perishing on side walls 235/55/17

general corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

offside front spring corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,040 miles

both front suspension coil springs corroding

exhaust clamp behind flexible section splitting

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 14 Apr 2025 53,040 miles

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

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

4x4 light illuminated

both front suspension coil springs corroding

brake pad low light illuminated

brake pad low light illuminated

exhaust clamp behind flexible section splitting

general light corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

offside front tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,281 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 50,281 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective amber warning on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake back plate loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 47,569 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 44,775 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 42,180 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,647 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 40,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 2 May 2019 38,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 May 2018 35,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 May 2017 33,668 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 29,954 miles

engine covers obscuring some components

under trays covering some components

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 21,673 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,241 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 12,146 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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SL09 NLE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL09 NLE, 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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SL09 NLE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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