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YF09 SFE

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,538 mi
Last recorded114,538 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 SFE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 114,538 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 114,530 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 114,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely binding on (1.2.1 (c))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 109,197 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 108,736 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 101,366 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,627 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,627 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 86,076 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 83,902 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 77,329 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 77,329 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,853 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 60,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads at min limit. (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer tyre worn to outer edge.

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

Offside Front Inner tyre worn to inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Note ;tyre tread nearing wear bars.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 52,420 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 52,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,531 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 34,906 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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YF09 SFE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver 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 YF09 SFE, 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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YF09 SFE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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