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CY59 MBX

2009 BMW X3

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY59 MBX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 79,160 miles

Rear suspension components corroded, not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Nov 2024 78,075 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 76,690 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,730 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 72,759 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 71,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 71,219 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has cracking also has nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 69,917 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 66,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 62,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S & N/S (3.5.1i)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jul 2016 60,680 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 60,680 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 47,881 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 47,705 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,325 miles

All tyres cracking

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 28,121 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,460 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,460 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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CY59 MBX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol 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 CY59 MBX, 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 CY59 MBX registered?

CY59 MBX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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