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YC09 ZNL

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,807 mi
Last recorded128,807 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 128,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension hsa corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 113,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 105,550 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 98,248 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 89,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 54,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,370 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Fail 28 Mar 2017 39,370 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,231 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 14,257 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,577 miles

all tyres in poor condition

rear seats not in use wen car tested

Pass 19 Jul 2013 11,288 miles

Nearside front tyre cracks in tread, perished

Nearside rear tyre cracks in tread, perished

Offside front tyre cracks in tread, perished

Offside rear tyre cracks in tread, perished

Pass 23 Jul 2012 9,365 miles

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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 ZNL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc 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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

YC09 ZNL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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