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SW09 BSO

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,308 mi
Last recorded102,308 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BSO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 102,308 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view not in swept zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 83,369 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 83,368 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front front backing plates loose

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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 83,330 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 78,273 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 78,273 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 68,394 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 68,394 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2016 60,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4,3,3 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

advise nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

advise under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Fail 14 May 2016 60,824 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4,3,3 mm legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise both outer sills have covers fitted

advise engine cover fitted obscuring some engine components

advise nearside rear seat belt child seat fitted

advise under trays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 53,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jun 2014 47,104 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 39,337 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 39,314 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 31,467 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 31,467 miles

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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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SW09 BSO 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 52.9%.

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 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 SW09 BSO, 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 SW09 BSO registered?

SW09 BSO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is SW09 BSO safe to buy?

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