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YG09 VHJ

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

122,289 mi
Last recorded122,289 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 122,289 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 103,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,908 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 81,894 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 79,640 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 74,523 miles

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 66,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 66,529 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,668 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 59,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre scrubbed bald on lnner edge

Nearside Rear tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbed bald on inner edge virtually to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 52,272 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 52,134 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 44,878 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 44,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,663 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 29,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre warning light

Pass 24 Mar 2012 29,312 miles

tyre warning light

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 VHJ 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 61.1%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

YG09 VHJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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