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YC59 NYN

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,810 mi
Last recorded161,810 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 161,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nsf tyre - inner sidewall has some very slight cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning osr inner tail lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip/crack in drivers side of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 150,301 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 142,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 142,018 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 134,687 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 126,890 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 115,482 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Thorn in tyre

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 88,899 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to gain a reding

Pass 16 Feb 2017 81,226 miles

Brake pedal actuating lever slightly worn (3.3.A.1g)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

Pass 26 May 2016 74,443 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 64,850 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 64,850 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,630 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 27,387 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 26,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NYN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NYN, 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 NYN registered?

YC59 NYN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 6 November 2009.

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