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SM09 UZE

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

156,603 mi
Last recorded156,603 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 UZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 156,603 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Front Under body tray fitted difficult to access some component

General rust under the body

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 149,331 miles

unable to detect smoke test

Fail 6 Jan 2022 149,007 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

unable to detect smoke test

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,019 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 123,621 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 123,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 103,595 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 103,558 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rears metal on metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,623 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 62,981 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,840 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 44,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,593 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,912 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 33,893 miles

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

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

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 UZE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZE, 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 UZE registered?

SM09 UZE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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