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YC59 AXJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,089 mi
Last recorded136,089 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 136,089 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))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 117,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 105,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,485 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 91,485 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,030 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 74,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 68,943 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 68,943 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Bonnet safety catch sticking

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 65,778 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated 2 catches seized (8.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 61,343 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 61,340 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 55,717 miles

Bonnet difficult to open

Drivers window will not open

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,831 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 50,794 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 45,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 37,742 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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YC59 AXJ 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 77.8%.

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 YC59 AXJ, 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 AXJ registered?

YC59 AXJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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