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SP59 FGA

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,800 mi
Last recorded133,800 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FGA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 133,800 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 121,536 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 113,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 107,158 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 97,619 miles

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

part of metal brake pipes and front sub-frame cannot be inspected due to plastic covers covering underside of body

Fail 9 Feb 2022 97,619 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

part of metal brake pipes and front sub-frame cannot be inspected due to plastic covers covering underside of body

Pass 8 Mar 2021 92,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 88,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 88,019 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,174 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 77,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2017 66,104 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight weep (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play bearing slightly noisy (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 52,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 47,387 miles

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

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

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

Passed emissions test. Readings to low for a report to be obtained.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,684 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 16,751 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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SP59 FGA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SP59 FGA, 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 SP59 FGA registered?

SP59 FGA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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