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YC59 MUV

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,878 mi
Last recorded118,878 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 MUV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 118,878 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,925 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 115,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 109,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 101,635 miles

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 2 Sep 2021 95,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,340 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 86,744 miles

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

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,635 miles

Minor chips to windscreen

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight loss of grease from N/S/R outer drive shaft joint. No damage to rubber boot.

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,922 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Minor stone chips to windscreen

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,464 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2014 35,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 35,479 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 31,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,494 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 MUV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MUV, 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 MUV registered?

YC59 MUV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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