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SM09 PGF

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,684 mi
Last recorded108,684 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 PGF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 108,684 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 107,620 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 106,524 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 106,508 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,938 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 105,935 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,850 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 105,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,765 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 101,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 101,022 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,597 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chip in windscreen

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,231 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,231 miles

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Sep 2015 54,275 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 39,595 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,655 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2014 38,655 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,136 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,232 miles

advice front tyres low on outter edges

Fail 28 May 2012 19,232 miles

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

advice front tyres low on outter edges

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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SM09 PGF is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM09 PGF, 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 SM09 PGF registered?

SM09 PGF is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is SM09 PGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 PGF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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