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AF09 LZX

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,545 mi
Last recorded105,545 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LZX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 105,545 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear lamp assembly damaged but not showing white light

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to approx 2 mm. Worn below 1.6 mm on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 105,327 miles

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

n/s/r inner position light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,180 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 96,079 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT CLUSTER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 90,712 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 76,850 miles

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 69,545 miles

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre valve perishing

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 65,938 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 61,452 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 61,452 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 56,352 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,651 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 34,651 miles

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

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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AF09 LZX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF09 LZX, 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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AF09 LZX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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