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SP09 HTV

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 HTV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,439 miles

Exhaust downpipe to front section clamp cracked, joint is loose.

Fuel filter bracket missing. Filter hanging on pipes.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened some corrosion on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 85,108 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 81,524 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 73,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 69,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 69,517 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,014 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,360 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 58,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 53,705 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 21 Jul 2017 49,027 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,196 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 42,708 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 42,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 40,129 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 40,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 37,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

tyres getting low on tread all round

Pass 14 Aug 2012 32,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2012 32,161 miles

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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SP09 HTV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SP09 HTV, 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 SP09 HTV registered?

SP09 HTV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is SP09 HTV safe to buy?

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