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YC09 MPY

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,971 mi
Last recorded119,971 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 MPY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 119,971 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 119,969 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,518 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 115,098 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 109,847 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 109,725 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 103,545 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,941 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 94,894 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 89,355 miles

Offside Front cut but no cords

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both in centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,620 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

Pass 13 May 2015 73,091 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 61,335 miles

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

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

front discs slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 27 May 2014 61,321 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front discs slight corrosion

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 48,674 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,643 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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YC09 MPY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MPY, 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 MPY registered?

YC09 MPY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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