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YD09 WRU

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 WRU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 131,001 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2025 128,008 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,340 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 98,846 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 89,430 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 88,726 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 85,725 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers/undertrays

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated bonnet not secured nearside latch/secure on right hand side latch (3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 81,717 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 78,070 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Baby seat fitted

Engine covers/udertrays

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 52,778 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,058 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 33,984 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 33,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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YD09 WRU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YD09 WRU, 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 YD09 WRU registered?

YD09 WRU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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