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KT09 LKO

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,294 mi
Last recorded172,294 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 LKO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 172,294 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 172,294 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2024 164,464 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 158,408 miles

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

Offside Front Back Plate Partially Insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2023 158,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Back Plate Partially Insecure

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 152,034 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 152,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2021 146,315 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 140,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 140,939 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 133,554 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 133,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease coming out (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 128,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 125,626 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 114,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,751 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 83,034 miles

n/s/r tyre low tread not below limits at time of test.2.5mm left.

o/s/f tyre low tread on inside edge not below limits at time of test.2.5mm left.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,964 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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KT09 LKO is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KT09 LKO, 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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KT09 LKO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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