2009 BMW X3 2.0L Diesel · LJI 1123
2009 BMW X3 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2009. Recorded mileage 88,002 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJI 1123 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 88,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJI 1123 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 BMW X3 (LJI 1123) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LJI 1123 Mileage History
- 17/10/202267,668 mi
- 16/10/202374,095 mi+6,427 mi
- 21/10/202481,453 mi+7,358 mi
- 21/10/202481,453 mi
- 29/10/202588,002 mi+6,549 mi
Average of roughly 6,702 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Transfer Case Actuator GearModerate
A fibre-reinforced plastic nylon gear inside the xDrive transfer case (ATC400) actuator motor strips its teeth. The 4WD system cannot engage, triggering the "trifecta" of 4x4, ABS, and Brake dash warning lights.
- Rear Coil Springs SnappingModerate
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- Panoramic Roof FailureSerious
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