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M50 TYY

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,251 mi
Last recorded149,251 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM50 TYY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 149,251 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 142,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 137,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 131,494 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 126,366 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 116,406 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 111,768 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,102 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 83,782 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 65,788 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 65,783 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 50,984 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 39,091 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 36,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 29,401 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2013 29,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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 16 May 2012 23,258 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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M50 TYY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 M50 TYY, 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 M50 TYY registered?

M50 TYY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is M50 TYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M50 TYY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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