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SP09 HXB

2009 BMW X3

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,276 mi
Last recorded169,276 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 HXB
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 169,276 miles

Offside Front AUTO HEADLAMP ADJUSTER BROKEN AND DETACHED

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 165,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 159,359 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 159,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 152,112 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 149,229 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 149,163 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 145,610 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 145,575 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 141,511 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wall gouged- cords not exposed

Pass 26 Jul 2018 134,318 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 127,564 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,161 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 120,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 103,097 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,432 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,224 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 75,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 67,684 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 HXB is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP09 HXB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP09 HXB registered?

SP09 HXB is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SP09 HXB safe to buy?

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