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SV59 ZKJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,610 mi
Last recorded115,610 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZKJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 115,610 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 111,030 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 107,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 104,065 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 95,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 84,096 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,905 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 83,904 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 80,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,086 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,632 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 61,157 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 61,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,454 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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SV59 ZKJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 SV59 ZKJ, 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 SV59 ZKJ registered?

SV59 ZKJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for SV59 ZKJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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