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YD09 XAJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

136,311 mi
Last recorded136,311 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XAJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 136,311 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 129,093 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 120,919 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 119,800 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 119,800 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 106,203 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 106,203 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 91,235 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2021 91,134 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2020 84,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged run flat damage on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust front join is loose - not leaking

tyre pressure warning light is illuminated - pre 2012

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside worn smooth inner edges ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,754 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 74,290 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 73,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe / centre section joint (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 73,221 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe / centre section joint (7.1.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 69,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arms nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 64,550 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 47,387 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 39,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2012 28,566 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 28,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XAJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YD09 XAJ, 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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YD09 XAJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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