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SV09 HLG

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,016 mi
Last recorded155,016 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 HLG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 155,016 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2026 155,014 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 152,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 152,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,294 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 145,947 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 135,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 134,252 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,364 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 106,908 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear locking wheel nut/bolt damaged

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

Fail 4 Nov 2020 106,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake inadequately mounted caliper spring clip (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Brake insecure caliper spring clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear locking wheel nut/bolt damaged

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both weak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some underbody components

Pass 6 Nov 2019 103,985 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring light on

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,735 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 93,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 85,181 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres are worn on outer edges and perished/cracked (4.1.E.1)

offside rear brake disc is very heavily corroded on outer face

Pass 22 Dec 2015 71,782 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four tyres starting to perish 235/55 R17 H

Fail 16 Dec 2015 71,782 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

all four tyres starting to perish 235/55 R17 H

Pass 30 Dec 2014 64,134 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 26,940 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 26,854 miles

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

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

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

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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SV09 HLG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 SV09 HLG, 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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SV09 HLG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 April 2009.

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