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RJ09 LSV

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,849 mi
Last recorded131,849 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 LSV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 131,849 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 126,745 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on shoulder & perished NEEDS REPLACING 235-50-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rears worn & perishing 255-45-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,758 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 121,758 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 117,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 117,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

crank pulley worn

drive belt split

front & rear brake discs worn

propshaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,523 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 112,983 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 110,998 miles

Auxiliary drive belt worn

Engine crank shaft pulley worn

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Forward (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 110,998 miles

Auxiliary drive belt worn

Engine crank shaft pulley worn

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Forward (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 108,551 miles

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

Parking brake only just met requirements

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,881 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 101,984 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 89,920 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 89,919 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 79,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,121 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)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 67,036 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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RJ09 LSV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey 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 RJ09 LSV, 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 RJ09 LSV registered?

RJ09 LSV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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