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LD59 ZGJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,783 mi
Last recorded152,783 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 ZGJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 152,783 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 149,673 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 148,377 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 148,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 146,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 143,666 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 also perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential - check level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 143,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential - check level (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 131,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear pads showing signs of overheating

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 131,196 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear pads showing signs of overheating

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. adjustment (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 120,982 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 120,779 miles

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

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

Brake warning light illuminated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc red from excessive heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

TPMS fault light illuminated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 99,315 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 91,911 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn close to tyre manufactures wear indicators

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 79,983 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 79,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre perished and worn close to manufactures wear markers

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 68,691 miles

bonnet retaining catch loose

coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,842 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 22 Apr 2015 57,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 14 May 2014 45,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 41,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 32,152 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LD59 ZGJ 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 71.4%.

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 LD59 ZGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD59 ZGJ registered?

LD59 ZGJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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