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YG09 TVD

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,896 mi
Last recorded140,896 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 TVD
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 140,896 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 140,894 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,538 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 138,179 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 135,285 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 135,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling device linkage snapped (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 133,211 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 133,211 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 123,146 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 122,810 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 114,495 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 103,166 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,769 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 82,913 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 71,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 71,107 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 59,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,150 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 33,456 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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YG09 TVD is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG09 TVD, 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 YG09 TVD registered?

YG09 TVD is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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