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SW09 BSV

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,697 mi
Last recorded124,697 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 BSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 124,697 miles

General corrosion.

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,417 miles

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

REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 8 Mar 2024 112,575 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 107,098 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

under body has corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2022 102,162 miles

several areas corroded suspension and under floor

Fail 27 Feb 2022 102,162 miles

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

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

several areas corroded suspension and under floor

Pass 18 Mar 2021 99,417 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 99,415 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 80,595 miles

Rear High level brake light unit not working

Fail 7 Mar 2019 80,595 miles

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

Rear High level brake light unit not working

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,885 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 65,812 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 56,577 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 51,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 49,071 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,748 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,619 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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SW09 BSV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SW09 BSV, 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 SW09 BSV registered?

SW09 BSV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

Is SW09 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW09 BSV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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