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YC59 MVT

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,462 mi
Last recorded164,462 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 164,462 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 154,465 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 145,687 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 141,939 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 137,948 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 137,948 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 127,017 miles

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

Parking brake only just requirement 16% may need adjusting

Pass 5 Feb 2020 124,225 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 124,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,435 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 4 Feb 2019 115,435 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 99,840 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2017 99,839 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 95,987 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 95,982 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 84,910 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 84,907 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,511 miles

Front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,511 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,025 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 MVT is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

YC59 MVT is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 9 December 2009.

Is YC59 MVT safe to buy?

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