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LM09 FVE

2009 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,702 mi
Last recorded102,702 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 FVE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 102,702 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also slight damage. ()

Offside Front vehicle jacking block missing.

Fail 20 Nov 2025 102,702 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre also slight damage. ()

Offside Front vehicle jacking block missing.

Pass 5 Dec 2024 100,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front vehicle jacking block missing.

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 93,615 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 91,033 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,929 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 87,928 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 83,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 83,808 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,357 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 77,182 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 2 Nov 2017 77,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,499 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on both edges of tread

Both rear tyres are getting low on inner edges of tread

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

tested in wet conditions

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,581 miles

damage to nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Jul 2014 60,100 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 53,056 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,984 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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LM09 FVE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LM09 FVE, 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 LM09 FVE registered?

LM09 FVE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 May 2009.

Is LM09 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 FVE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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