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LB09 JKX

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,568 mi
Last recorded124,568 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 JKX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 124,568 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front flexible coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 124,565 miles

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

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

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front flexible coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 122,920 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

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))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 16 Oct 2024 122,906 miles

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

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 30 Oct 2023 119,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,631 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 115,631 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 109,334 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,758 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 108,758 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 96,487 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 92,489 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 92,489 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,784 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 87,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 80,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge of tread.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 70,949 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Handbrake comes up a little high.

Fail 29 Sep 2016 70,949 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Handbrake comes up a little high.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,787 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 55,643 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,095 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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LB09 JKX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB09 JKX, 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 LB09 JKX registered?

LB09 JKX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 24 August 2009.

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