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K17 LJR

2009 BMW X3

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,857 mi
Last recorded123,857 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 LJR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 123,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 May 2026 123,857 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 120,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2024 116,828 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 116,807 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 113,582 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 109,244 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 103,857 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 99,968 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 95,002 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front tyres approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2018 87,594 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,979 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 85,010 miles

emissions to clean for print out

Pass 29 Oct 2015 72,907 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,907 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning light on

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 12 Nov 2014 56,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 38,395 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 33,089 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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K17 LJR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K17 LJR, 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 K17 LJR registered?

K17 LJR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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