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YC09 LFY

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,988 mi
Last recorded111,988 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 LFY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 111,988 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 24 Jan 2025 111,947 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 22 Jan 2024 102,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 98,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,914 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 90,110 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 87,633 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 84,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 82,894 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 82,882 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2017 80,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 76,751 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 71,872 miles

nearside rear tyre running off on inner edge.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 71,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre running off on inner edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 59,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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YC09 LFY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 YC09 LFY, 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 YC09 LFY registered?

YC09 LFY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 13 August 2009.

Is YC09 LFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 LFY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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