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LT09 ZHK

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,437 mi
Last recorded180,437 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 ZHK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 180,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2024 180,035 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 170,485 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 163,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 159,796 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,157 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,609 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 135,596 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 128,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 119,878 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 108,676 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,651 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,253 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2.0 LITRES OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

255/45ZR18

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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LT09 ZHK is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT09 ZHK, 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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LT09 ZHK is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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