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SP09 HVL

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,631 mi
Last recorded165,631 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 165,631 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 157,513 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 144,642 miles

under body rear end corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 130,557 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 130,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 116,716 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

noise from rear require more time to check

Pass 14 Aug 2020 111,750 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 90,368 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 80,411 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 77,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,182 miles

emissions not detected reading was 0.01

Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,252 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 48,702 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 42,192 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 42,102 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 36,708 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 36,708 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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 HVL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HVL, 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 HVL registered?

SP09 HVL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for SP09 HVL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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