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L9 TNW

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

156,485 mi
Last recorded156,485 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 TNW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 156,485 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 156,485 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 153,903 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 150,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 150,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 140,423 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 130,679 miles

both front suspension front, front support arms worn + moving a lot under braking suspect this is causing uneven tyre wear

n/s/f tyre worn to 0mm inside tyre tread

o/s/f tyre cuts to tread

Fail 16 Mar 2022 130,679 miles

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

both front suspension front, front support arms worn + moving a lot under braking suspect this is causing uneven tyre wear

n/s/f tyre worn to 0mm inside tyre tread

o/s/f tyre cuts to tread

Pass 2 Mar 2021 120,837 miles

corrosion rear coil springs

Pass 6 Mar 2020 116,937 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low approx 2mm less (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear and offside front and nearside front tyres have curb damage on sidewall

undertrays and engine covers

Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,173 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 107,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,177 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 94,093 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge exposed cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,958 miles

Engine cover fitted.

Under tray fitted.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,952 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40-19. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted.

Offside Front Worn on inner edge. 235/45-19.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 23 Nov 2015 73,976 miles

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection from underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2014 64,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 14 Nov 2013 54,095 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 54,095 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 44,898 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 41,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 41,103 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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L9 TNW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 L9 TNW, 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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L9 TNW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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