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LX59 PPY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,180 mi
Last recorded114,180 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 PPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 114,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has a crack along the lower edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 104,701 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,009 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 87,386 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 87,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 75,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 75,063 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 55,719 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 47,299 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 34,327 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 34,327 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,451 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre has cracks

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,454 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Fail 20 Jan 2016 23,454 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 21,290 miles

nearside front tyre has cut & worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,239 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 13,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wall surface damaged.

Offside front bum bumper corner damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LX59 PPY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX59 PPY, 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 LX59 PPY registered?

LX59 PPY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 November 2009.

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