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KT09 SLU

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 SLU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2025 109,698 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Glow plugs warning light on dash

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Nov 2024 108,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 105,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2023 105,518 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 93,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Outer cuts and cracking on tyre side wall.

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 88,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear cracking on tyre treads and outer side walls.

Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear cracking on tyre treads and outer side walls.

Pass 7 Sep 2020 83,736 miles

Offside Front slight cracking on tyre tread.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

slight cracking on power steering drive belt.

Pass 13 Sep 2019 79,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pads approx 5mm left 1.5mm is limit for MOT

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

Fail 13 Sep 2019 79,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad getting close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking in inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pads approx 5mm left 1.5mm is limit for MOT

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing all items to be checked

Pass 15 Sep 2018 75,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,659 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 65,665 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 61,640 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 56,528 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,210 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 38,474 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 SLU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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