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SP09 HWA

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,243 mi
Last recorded122,243 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 HWA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2026 122,243 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,810 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2023 101,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake backing plate scraping

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 95,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,162 miles

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

Nearside Front brake backing plate rattling

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 83,194 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,883 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2018 65,412 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2017 56,035 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 55,754 miles

Oil leak engine area

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 11 Jul 2017 55,754 miles

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

Oil leak engine area

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 13 Jul 2016 49,832 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 13 Jul 2016 49,827 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 42,223 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,172 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,325 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 15,291 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 HWA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HWA, 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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SP09 HWA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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