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YC59 XCR

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,864 mi
Last recorded164,864 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 164,864 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slightly wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 164,864 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slightly wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 157,854 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 148,926 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 148,926 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 140,107 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,990 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 116,342 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/r19 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 116,342 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/r19 95w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 106,872 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 106,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 94,827 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 94,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 84,251 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 84,251 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 71,544 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 59,783 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,982 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 37,174 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 XCR is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XCR, 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 XCR registered?

YC59 XCR is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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