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LG09 USX

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,611 mi
Last recorded110,611 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 USX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 110,611 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2025 110,606 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 108,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 108,767 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,499 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 100,793 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 97,953 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,056 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 89,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,174 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 74,146 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

engine trims fitted

front tyres worn on in and out side edges .

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2016 66,152 miles

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)

al four tyres perished

child seat fitted

engine covers fitted

parking sticker zone 'b'

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,393 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,393 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,891 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,891 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 38,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,295 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,962 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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LG09 USX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LG09 USX, 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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LG09 USX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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