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SP59 UAU

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,698 mi
Last recorded144,698 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 UAU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 144,698 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))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 133,925 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 133,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 129,286 miles

Central Front Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Central Rear axle corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front struts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,922 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper out of clips

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,012 miles

Nearside Front bumper out of clips

Offside Front trim loose under car

Fail 19 Jul 2022 117,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front bumper out of clips

Offside Front trim loose under car

Pass 22 Jul 2021 110,553 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper out of clips

Offside Front trim loose under car

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 110,553 miles

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

Nearside Front bumper out of clips

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front trim loose under car

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 105,270 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 105,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,248 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 99,205 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 91,758 miles

Offside Rear brake flex twisted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 82,257 miles

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 12 Jul 2017 82,251 miles

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 9 Aug 2016 74,214 miles

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 74,210 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 7 Sep 2015 64,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine covers fitted covering components

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,024 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 54,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 44,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 33,981 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 33,905 miles

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

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 UAU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP59 UAU, 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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SP59 UAU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 October 2009.

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