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YC59 BHX

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

140,546 mi
Last recorded140,546 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BHX
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 140,546 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Main rear trailing arm bushes are perished and pulling away from center pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,440 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 129,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 123,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 115,184 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 109,656 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 109,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 103,498 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 103,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick To metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,521 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,776 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 74,732 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,538 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 61,538 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 47,188 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wall damaged & tread = 3mm

nail in o/s/r tyre & tread = 4mm

some wear on front prop coupling

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 BHX is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YC59 BHX, 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 BHX registered?

YC59 BHX is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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