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SL09 NLU

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,484 mi
Last recorded138,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 138,484 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 124,912 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 124,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 110,394 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2022 91,980 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake performance only just met and lever has little reserve travel

Fail 1 Jul 2022 91,820 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

parking brake performance only just met and lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Jul 2021 81,790 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 72,421 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,122 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,348 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer shoulder edge braking, should replace.

bothside front arm , forward bush worn and play.

Fail 22 Jun 2018 60,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer shoulder edge braking, should replace.

bothside front arm , forward bush worn and play.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 56,653 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 52,137 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 45,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front tyre and rears cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2013 34,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pads slight worn

near side front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 28,430 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 28,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NLU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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