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YC58 MBY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,933 mi
Last recorded155,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 MBY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 155,933 miles

4X4 warning light on dash

Both front backing plates are insecure

Central Front Chip less than 10mm Windscreen

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 155,933 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

4X4 warning light on dash

Both front backing plates are insecure

Central Front Chip less than 10mm Windscreen

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,043 miles

4wd warning light, indicating fault. Suspect incorrect tyres fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 128,862 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 128,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 116,561 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 105,745 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 90,993 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 235 50 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,881 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 68,634 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inner 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 61,366 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,356 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside inner shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 54,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 50,129 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,448 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 25,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 15,495 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 15,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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YC58 MBY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC58 MBY, 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 YC58 MBY registered?

YC58 MBY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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