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SV09 XKW

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,077 mi
Last recorded141,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV09 XKW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 141,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 141,061 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working using fog lamp as temporary (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working using fog lamp as temporary (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 138,285 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake wear wire damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2025 138,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

brake wear wire damaged

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2024 130,411 miles

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 6 Jun 2023 122,266 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 122,256 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 112,314 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 112,314 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,435 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 108,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 102,927 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 102,926 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tpms light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2019 93,341 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 86,623 miles

tpms light illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 81,408 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 81,408 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 72,584 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 58,694 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 58,694 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,644 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,142 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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SV09 XKW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKW, 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 SV09 XKW registered?

SV09 XKW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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