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SN09 OEM

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,798 mi
Last recorded109,798 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN09 OEM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 109,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 109,783 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 94,457 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 94,457 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 93,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,372 miles

Exhaust clamp cracking

Suspension components corroding

Fail 17 Feb 2020 92,372 miles

Exhaust clamp cracking

Suspension components corroding

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 88,833 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2019 88,833 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 84,701 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,247 miles

Suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 80,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 75,970 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 70,196 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 70,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2014 57,961 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2014 57,961 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 45,855 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,247 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 35,247 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 OEM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SN09 OEM, 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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SN09 OEM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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