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SL59 YKE

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

123,566 mi
Last recorded123,566 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 YKE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 123,566 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 122,059 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid okay (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

car has been undersealed

Fail 21 Feb 2024 122,059 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated brake fluid okay (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

car has been undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2023 119,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 119,527 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,339 miles

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

sill covers / undertray / suspension arm covers fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 107,631 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 107,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 99,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 91,589 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 83,699 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 83,699 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 78,165 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 78,162 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,265 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 69,265 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 56,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 35,199 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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SL59 YKE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL59 YKE, 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 SL59 YKE registered?

SL59 YKE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

Is SL59 YKE safe to buy?

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