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SC09 LOR

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,504 mi
Last recorded112,504 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC09 LOR
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 112,504 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 104,932 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 104,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

TPMS malfunction lamp on

Pass 23 Aug 2023 97,452 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 89,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn quite badly on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2021 79,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,703 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,876 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 68,267 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 66,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 64,655 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre close to legal depth limit / perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake hose mount fitted incorrectly

stone chips windscreen

Fail 8 Jun 2017 64,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre close to legal depth limit / perished

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear brake hose mount fitted incorrectly

Rear brake pads close to limit

stone chips windscreen

Pass 23 May 2016 51,892 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 45,056 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2015 45,056 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Jul 2014 33,163 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 33,162 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 27,181 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)

some damage to front tyre sidewalls

Fail 31 Jul 2013 27,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

some damage to front tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Jul 2012 21,199 miles

n/s/front wiperblade splitting

slight damage to front tyre sidewalls

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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SC09 LOR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SC09 LOR, 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 SC09 LOR registered?

SC09 LOR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SC09 LOR safe to buy?

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