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SN09 OCB

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,582 mi
Last recorded139,582 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 OCB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 139,582 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Jan 2021 127,967 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 118,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 104,869 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,334 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,822 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit side walls micro cracks. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,735 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 59,041 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to centre exhaust pipe clamp cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,746 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 35,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 27,853 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 27,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SN09 OCB is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 SN09 OCB, 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 SN09 OCB registered?

SN09 OCB is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 8 May 2009.

Is SN09 OCB safe to buy?

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