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LG09 YJL

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,301 mi
Last recorded150,301 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 YJL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 150,301 miles

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 150,299 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 139,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 129,933 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 119,792 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,540 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 102,389 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 95,871 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,422 miles

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Fail 30 Nov 2018 84,422 miles

Brake fluid contaminated AND CLOSE TO MIN LEVEL (1.8 (a))

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

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

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,465 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 71,465 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 58,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 58,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 54,419 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 46,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Mar 2013 31,526 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 31,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,416 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 YJL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJL, 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 LG09 YJL registered?

LG09 YJL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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