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YC59 NKW

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,466 mi
Last recorded138,466 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 138,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 124,317 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 119,166 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 113,489 miles

Front both side discs corroded

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

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear both side discs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2022 113,474 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 105,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, also nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 105,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch stiff. (3.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn, also nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

"yellow" brake warning light on.

Pass 1 May 2019 95,367 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 88,341 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 80,301 miles

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R nail in tyre

Runflat warning light 'ON'

Fail 18 Jul 2017 80,301 miles

Front brake pads low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/R nail in tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Runflat warning light 'ON'

Pass 20 Jul 2016 69,256 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 69,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 61,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,458 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,019 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 52,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 40,817 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 NKW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

YC59 NKW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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