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S123 LEC

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

186,876 mi
Last recorded186,876 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 LEC
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 186,876 miles

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2025 177,194 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 177,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Level arm snapped off (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 167,413 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 167,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2023 158,633 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 158,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 148,513 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 148,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2021 138,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,600 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE REPLACEMENT. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 134,786 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,786 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 117,789 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 106,842 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 98,292 miles

BOTH front tyres slightly feathered

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 88,239 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 88,239 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 63,114 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 54,715 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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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S123 LEC is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S123 LEC, 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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S123 LEC is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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