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SP59 XVS

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,553 mi
Last recorded122,553 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 XVS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 122,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,773 miles

Lower general light underside corrosion

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 112,116 miles

Lower general light underside corrosion

Pass 17 May 2022 105,717 miles

Lower light general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,865 miles

Lower general light underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner brake back plate corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2019 93,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 83,191 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met requirements (18%) nearside effort significantly lower than offside

Pass 13 Nov 2017 74,889 miles

Parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,701 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,831 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 51,114 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 50,930 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (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)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,672 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,739 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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 XVS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XVS, 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 SP59 XVS registered?

SP59 XVS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SP59 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 XVS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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