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RK59 YNS

2009 BMW X3

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,433 mi
Last recorded133,433 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 YNS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 133,433 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 127,090 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front stone chip in windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 113,890 miles

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

Offside chip in screen

Fail 13 Oct 2022 113,886 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction x1 item (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside chip in screen

Pass 14 Oct 2021 106,976 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 106,976 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction x2 items (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 101,205 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 94,821 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 81,924 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 77,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,515 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 66,852 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 60,199 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyre treads scrubbing on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,282 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,599 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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RK59 YNS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RK59 YNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK59 YNS registered?

RK59 YNS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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