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OY09 TYS

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,684 mi
Last recorded156,684 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 TYS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 156,684 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 148,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light on

Fail 10 Dec 2024 148,284 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/40x19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Dec 2023 140,315 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 12 Dec 2023 140,315 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Dec 2022 133,819 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 133,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 121,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2021 121,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Some damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Some cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 114,399 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 104,522 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Apr 2019 104,273 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both nearside tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 95,523 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

nail n/s/f tyre

oil leak

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

x2 nails o/s/r tyre slight worn on 3mm

Pass 1 Apr 2017 83,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 83,525 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 72,140 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth remaining. (4.1.E.1)

emissions not detected.

nail in r/n/s tyre.

Pass 30 Apr 2015 63,797 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 63,736 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre rim protector been caught,but no cords showing

Fail 18 Apr 2014 55,413 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 55,413 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 50,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,794 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,319 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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OY09 TYS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY09 TYS, 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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OY09 TYS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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