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YF09 USV

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,956 mi
Last recorded127,956 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 127,956 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has free play in operation

Fail 28 Apr 2026 127,945 miles

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

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake has free play in operation

Pass 6 May 2025 125,913 miles

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 125,890 miles

Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated central bearing as marked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating brake vibration/judder through brake pedal whilst on brake test (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 119,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 112,862 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 103,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 96,863 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 89,162 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 79,031 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 78,953 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 69,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 60,408 miles

Front brake discs lipped and corrroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 49,685 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nsr and osr tyres cracks roadfaces and low tread centre roadfaces

osf tyre wear line inner and outer walls

undertray and engine cover

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf tyre wear band around circumference of inner and outer walls

Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,169 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 25,458 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 19,197 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

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 USV 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 83.3%.

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 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 YF09 USV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF09 USV registered?

YF09 USV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 12 August 2009.

Is YF09 USV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 USV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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