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LU09 FER

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,955 mi
Last recorded144,955 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU09 FER
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 144,955 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 138,039 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 127,674 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 121,472 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 106,434 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 101,096 miles

both rear shock absorbers leaking .........

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut .......

Pass 3 Sep 2019 93,095 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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))

Parking brake no reserve travel

Fail 3 Sep 2019 93,095 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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))

Parking brake no reserve travel

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,020 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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 15 Sep 2017 78,113 miles

Offside Front deep cuts to outer sidewall of tyre however cords are not exposed meeting mot requirements.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 72,761 miles

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)

Fail 1 Sep 2016 72,761 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake discs corroding

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,569 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 63,039 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,396 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,671 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 51,671 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LU09 FER is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver 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 LU09 FER, 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 LU09 FER registered?

LU09 FER is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LU09 FER safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU09 FER 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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