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YC09 TCV

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,826 mi
Last recorded114,826 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 TCV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 114,826 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 114,665 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,188 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 109,948 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2024 109,948 miles

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,483 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 109,483 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v has a slight leak of grease

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 108,580 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 108,147 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2018 98,833 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 91,213 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 85,396 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

emissions to low to test

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,669 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 66,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,686 miles

Front 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 TCV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TCV, 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 TCV registered?

YC09 TCV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 14 July 2009.

Is YC09 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC09 TCV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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