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YC59 OLH

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,020 mi
Last recorded113,020 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 OLH
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 113,020 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing legal limit 3mm, worn edges (235/45/19) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (235/45/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (235/45/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 104,077 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge/235/45/19

Pass 30 Mar 2024 96,386 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 91,948 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 88,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 88,178 miles

Offside Front 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,437 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 84,437 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 80,681 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 76,556 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 65,988 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 607,974 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 60,974 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,525 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 50,313 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,757 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 OLH is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

YC59 OLH is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 OLH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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