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VK09 LFR

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,130 mi
Last recorded163,130 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 163,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 150,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 146,763 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 146,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 143,234 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 143,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 134,192 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 125,624 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 116,229 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 109,266 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 89,229 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 80,013 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread on limit

offside rear tyre tread 2mm

Pass 2 May 2013 57,821 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,834 miles

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 LFR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VK09 LFR, 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 LFR registered?

VK09 LFR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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