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YC59 BHZ

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

83,743 mi
Last recorded83,743 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BHZ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 83,434 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 82,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 81,013 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 76,158 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 76,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4wd light on

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 70,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 65,327 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 60,660 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 60,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 57,423 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 53,405 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 48,363 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 43,096 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 37,565 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 32,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 26,205 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 BHZ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC59 BHZ registered?

YC59 BHZ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

Is YC59 BHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 BHZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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