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GL09 LYA

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,937 mi
Last recorded124,937 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 LYA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 124,937 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 119,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 111,003 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 102,780 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,019 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 89,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 89,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 82,330 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 BADLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 76,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SURFACE CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) UNDER LOAD

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,339 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT (DRUM STICK) HAS WEAR THAT FEELS CLOSE TO EXCESS

Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH DETERTIORATING (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Jun 2016 62,211 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 55,554 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre perished

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,842 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 43,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2013 35,019 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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GL09 LYA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 GL09 LYA, 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 GL09 LYA registered?

GL09 LYA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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