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RO54 LDX

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

204,628 mi
Last recorded204,628 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO54 LDX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 204,628 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 195,395 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 195,395 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 177,287 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 168,167 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 160,605 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 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,884 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 139,008 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 133,452 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 133,452 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 122,276 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 116,271 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 100,644 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 89,520 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,226 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 56,540 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 56,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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RO54 LDX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RO54 LDX, 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 RO54 LDX registered?

RO54 LDX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is RO54 LDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO54 LDX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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