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YC59 APV

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,767 mi
Last recorded113,767 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 APV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall perished and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 102,677 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,613 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 86,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 50,198 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 42,711 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 42,707 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 27,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 24,042 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 21,198 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 16,874 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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YC59 APV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YC59 APV, 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 YC59 APV registered?

YC59 APV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 APV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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