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YC09 YVN

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 YVN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 85,242 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 75,952 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres slight wear inner edges

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,011 miles

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both offside and nearside front tyres wearing heavy on both edges close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to inspect full underside of vehicle outer sills, fuel and brake lines due to covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,872 miles

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on edges

offside rear tyre on 3mm and worn on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,437 miles

offside rear inner wheel rim corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2020 55,021 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on rear brake discs

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 51,171 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2018 46,999 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges cracks in tread and slight damage on outer wall

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on inner edge just legal and cracks in tread

offside front tyre slight wear on edges and cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge just legal and cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2018 46,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

nearside front tyre slight wear on edges cracks in tread and slight damage on outer wall

nearside rear tyre between 2 and 3mm worn on inner edge just legal and cracks in tread

offside front tyre slight wear on edges and cracks in tread

offside rear tyre on 3mm worn on inner edge just legal and cracks in tread

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 41,943 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 41,934 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 38,658 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 34,727 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2014 29,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2013 25,347 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,276 miles

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)

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 YVN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVN, 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 YC09 YVN registered?

YC09 YVN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YC09 YVN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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