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GU09 LLV

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,514 mi
Last recorded143,514 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 LLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 143,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside + Nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 140,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,058 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 132,845 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 132,844 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 121,890 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 111,692 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 94,227 miles

oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2017 78,537 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,706 miles

all brakes wearing thin

Pass 19 Jul 2015 54,575 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 42,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil residue on under body cover

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,517 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

oil residue on under body cover

Pass 9 Aug 2013 28,081 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,891 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,584 miles

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

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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GU09 LLV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc 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 GU09 LLV, 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 GU09 LLV registered?

GU09 LLV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is GU09 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU09 LLV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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