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LO09 FNZ

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,056 mi
Last recorded141,056 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 FNZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 141,056 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 141,056 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,650 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Nov 2023 138,472 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pad warning light illuminated

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear axle corroded

Tyre pressure monitor shows a fault

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,810 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Underbelly tray fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2021 135,234 miles

adv noise when driving from rear

Fail 26 Oct 2021 135,232 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 133,325 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Underbelly tray fitted.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 131,703 miles

Front wipers hitting the bonnet.

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

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

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

TPMS light on dash.

Underbelly tray fitted.

Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,749 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 129,749 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine tray underneath cant check for leaks.

Pass 22 Jul 2017 120,544 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 109,340 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 100,605 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 91,670 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 83,258 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,079 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,079 miles

Rear Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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LO09 FNZ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 LO09 FNZ, 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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LO09 FNZ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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