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LM59 LXR

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,219 mi
Last recorded115,219 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 LXR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 115,219 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 101,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 91,007 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,428 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,075 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 71,257 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 63,982 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S/R and O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,684 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 48,930 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 48,930 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 40,649 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,041 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 33,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 17,101 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Mar 2013 17,101 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LM59 LXR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel 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 LM59 LXR, 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 LM59 LXR registered?

LM59 LXR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2009.

Is LM59 LXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 LXR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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