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YC59 XCA

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,760 mi
Last recorded79,760 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 79,760 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 79,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 78,481 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 75,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,740 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))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,940 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S - Lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Engine - Large Under tray fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - min req 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm - min req 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 65,916 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,816 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 63,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 57,545 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 54,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 50,962 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 50,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/19 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 43,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 38,667 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 29,573 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 XCA 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 XCA, 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 XCA registered?

YC59 XCA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 XCA 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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