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LJ09 WTF

2009 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 WTF
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 117,142 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,430 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 108,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 105,182 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 102,251 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 99,599 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 94,760 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 94,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 89,377 miles

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

Oil warning light on

Pass 18 May 2017 80,854 miles

brake fluid level low

coolent level light on

Fail 17 May 2017 80,854 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

brake fluid level low

coolent level light on

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,168 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,783 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,313 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,608 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 49,608 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LJ09 WTF is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ09 WTF, 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 LJ09 WTF registered?

LJ09 WTF is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 June 2009.

Is LJ09 WTF safe to buy?

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