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SL09 NMK

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 105,016 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,328 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 97,254 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 97,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak leaking through casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements o/s and n/s poor (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,693 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 92,693 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 90,157 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 90,157 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 81,743 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 81,742 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,488 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 69,486 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp split

Offside Front level sensor arm seized

Offside Rear level sensor arm seized

Pass 11 Nov 2016 60,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2015 51,063 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 50,730 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 42,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 32,755 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 30,130 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,067 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 18,752 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 NMK is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SL09 NMK, 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 SL09 NMK registered?

SL09 NMK is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is SL09 NMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL09 NMK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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