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LF03 ANO

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,814 mi
Last recorded178,814 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 ANO
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 178,814 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 172,966 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 164,372 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 164,372 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 157,067 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,030 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 154,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 131,014 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 131,013 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,259 miles

WINTER TYRES STILL FITTED

Fail 13 Apr 2018 108,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

WINTER TYRES STILL FITTED

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,631 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,895 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 46,518 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,122 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 24,384 miles

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

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

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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LF03 ANO is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black 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 LF03 ANO, 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 LF03 ANO registered?

LF03 ANO is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LF03 ANO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 ANO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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