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LL59 RYK

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,729 mi
Last recorded125,729 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL59 RYK
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 125,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 117,511 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 117,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working Have refilled. (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 105,230 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 105,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread out of shape

Pass 13 Jul 2017 89,831 miles

Both windscreen wipers slightly smeary

F.A.S emissions to low to detect

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,762 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 25 Jul 2016 67,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 13 May 2015 49,028 miles

Emission limits were tested & met but the DSM could not register

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside front tyres show abnormal tyre wear to inner tread shoulders

Pass 22 Nov 2013 35,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Nov 2013 35,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 26,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LL59 RYK is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LL59 RYK, 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 LL59 RYK registered?

LL59 RYK is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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