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VK09 LFD

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,288 mi
Last recorded141,288 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 LFD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 141,288 miles

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Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,244 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 113,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 103,288 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,901 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,378 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2019 77,698 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 68,865 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 68,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2017 60,331 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 60,331 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,408 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,048 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,502 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 35,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 27,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2012 18,923 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 16,670 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 16,670 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (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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VK09 LFD is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK09 LFD, 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 VK09 LFD registered?

VK09 LFD is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 LFD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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