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SM09 VAA

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,404 mi
Last recorded108,404 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 VAA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 108,404 miles

Front bot front tyres slightly cracked not excessive

Front brakes dics worn but not excessive

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2023 108,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,695 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 107,695 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm & BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 103,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge developing slight wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.5mm & BADLY WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,862 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developed scoring & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 3 - 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Developing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 93,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer wall 235/55 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both developed scoring & corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to approx. 3 - 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rear Shock Absorber Casings Developing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 81,600 miles

Front brake discs slight lipped

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear nail tyre

brake pedal linkage worn

engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 81,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear nail tyre

brake pedal linkage worn

engine covers fitted

exhaust rattle

Pass 6 Jul 2017 71,154 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slight 'lip' developing , (3.5.1i)

engine cover & engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre has slight perishing developing on outer wall

Fail 4 Jul 2017 71,130 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm & slight cracks developing outer tread edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slight 'lip' developing , (3.5.1i)

engine cover & engine under tray fitted

nearside front tyre has slight perishing developing on outer wall

offside front tyre has slight cracks developing on outer tread edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 53,180 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 45,701 miles

Bonnet latches suspect.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,545 miles

front and rear discs badly corroding/pitting/grooved

Fail 13 Jun 2013 35,545 miles

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear discs badly corroding/pitting/grooved

Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,033 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted.

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

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 VAA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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