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LV09 KXE

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,288 mi
Last recorded132,288 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 KXE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 132,288 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear Diff oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 132,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear Diff oil leak

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 131,757 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission & rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 127,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 124,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 120,820 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 120,820 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 117,403 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 113,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,598 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 106,650 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2018 97,727 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Jun 2017 88,733 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 88,702 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,117 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2015 67,782 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2014 59,392 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 6 Jun 2013 52,868 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,868 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,776 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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LV09 KXE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LV09 KXE, 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 LV09 KXE registered?

LV09 KXE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LV09 KXE safe to buy?

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