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LO59 BHJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,817 mi
Last recorded54,817 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 BHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 54,817 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 53,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 51,407 miles

under tray

Fail 13 Nov 2023 51,407 miles

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

under tray

Pass 21 Sep 2022 49,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 47,698 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 46,584 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 46,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bold inner edge/close to legel limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre/wearing on edges

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 42,956 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 40,143 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 23 May 2017 38,941 miles

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

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 3 May 2016 37,294 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2015 35,236 miles

advise no diesel smoke detected

Pass 15 May 2014 33,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 27,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,029 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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LO59 BHJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LO59 BHJ, 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

How do I check the history of LO59 BHJ?

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What year was LO59 BHJ registered?

LO59 BHJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 December 2009.

Is LO59 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO59 BHJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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