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VE09 SGO

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,902 mi
Last recorded127,902 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 SGO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 127,902 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 127,902 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 120,920 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 112,516 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 106,199 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 99,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 91,801 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 85,189 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 79,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 79,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 71,426 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Offside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2016 59,541 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 49,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,603 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 30,594 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,601 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 25,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre bald on inner edge advise replace with near side rear as wont be long before through to cords

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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VE09 SGO is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey 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 VE09 SGO, 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 VE09 SGO registered?

VE09 SGO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 3 July 2009.

Is VE09 SGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE09 SGO 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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