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P99 LBM

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,142 mi
Last recorded114,142 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP99 LBM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 114,142 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 108,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 103,797 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 100,133 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 93,468 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 83,361 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 75,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 68,947 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,265 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 59,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,667 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,400 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 42,989 miles

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

small cut on inner edge o/s front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2013 42,989 miles

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

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

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

small cut on inner edge o/s front tyre

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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P99 LBM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P99 LBM, 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 P99 LBM registered?

P99 LBM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

Is P99 LBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P99 LBM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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