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YE59 NBL

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,541 mi
Last recorded105,541 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 NBL
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 105,541 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 105,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 98,812 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s/f further most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper clip missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 98,810 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

4x4 light on dash

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f n/s/f further most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear calliper clip missing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear spring arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,793 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 93,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, 245/45 zr 18 Pirelli p zero nemo (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Frontmost arm inner bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 86,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2021 86,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Brake pad wear light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Backing plate insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Both abs rings swollen/rubbed (1.6 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms rusty

Tpms light on

Pass 4 Feb 2020 71,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 71,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 60,923 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 58,223 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 56,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 48,880 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 38,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 27,957 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 27,957 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,302 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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YE59 NBL is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE59 NBL, 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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YE59 NBL is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 December 2009.

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