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EF09 LZW

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,641 mi
Last recorded63,641 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 63,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper split

Pass 2 Nov 2024 59,645 miles

Cover fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 54,147 miles

Covers fitted

Front Inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Nov 2022 47,663 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perishing

Offside Rear Tyre low on tread and outer wall perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2021 43,807 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 40,024 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Front exhaust clamp worn

Pass 22 Oct 2019 37,841 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 37,841 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 36,480 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls are perishing

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 34,835 miles

Exhaust down pipe to centre section loose but leaking gases

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2016 34,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust down pipe to centre section loose but leaking gases

Nearside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2015 32,589 miles

handbrake close to no reserve travel

nsf/osf tyres low tread on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2015 32,565 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake close to no reserve travel

nsf/osf tyres low tread on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2014 29,117 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Jul 2014 29,085 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

cut in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2013 24,752 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 20,197 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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EF09 LZW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EF09 LZW, 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 EF09 LZW registered?

EF09 LZW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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