CarVerify

Free Car Check

J30 LTT

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,678 mi
Last recorded138,678 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 LTT
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 138,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2025 132,882 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 124,278 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Spring carrying suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,169 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,435 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 113,737 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy- centre pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Subframe coated in waxoly

Fail 16 Mar 2022 113,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy- centre pipe clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake imbalance

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

Rear Subframe coated in waxoly

Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,746 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear sub-frame well coated in waxoil

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover lose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 105,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear rear sub-frame well coated in waxoil

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover lose (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,675 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 89,874 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Corrosion on all rear suspension arms

Front exhaust clamp loose

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers restricting view and finger and thumb pressure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers restricting view and finger and thumb pressure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 70,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 60,223 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose. (7.1.2)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 50,882 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 50,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 42,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 30,218 miles

exhaust emissons too clean to give a reading

Pass 22 Feb 2012 21,547 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to give a reading

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
Full BMW X3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J30 LTT is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J30 LTT, 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

How do I check the history of J30 LTT?

You can check the full history of J30 LTT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J30 LTT registered?

J30 LTT is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is J30 LTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 LTT shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J30 LTT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J30 LTT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.