2009 BMW X3 3.0L Petrol · LC09 MGZ
2009 BMW X3 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 64,813 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW X3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,813 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC09 MGZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 64,813 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC09 MGZ 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 (LC09 MGZ) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LC09 MGZ Mileage History
- 01/07/202236,081 mi
- 05/07/202341,887 mi+5,806 mi
- 27/06/202448,297 mi+6,410 mi
- 11/07/202556,527 mi+8,230 mi
- 08/07/202664,813 mi+8,286 mi
Average of roughly 7,148 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW X3 (E83)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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