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YG09 VHN

2009 BMW X3

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,826 mi
Last recorded125,826 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VHN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 125,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 121,652 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 117,415 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 112,269 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 106,200 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2021 102,120 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2021 102,120 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2021 102,109 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 May 2020 94,573 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 82,446 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 76,981 miles

E,M,L. permanently on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,141 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 71,133 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to missing wheel bolt and broken coil springs (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

E M L On

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

Sill covers fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,739 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 8 Apr 2016 66,739 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Pass 21 Mar 2015 61,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,216 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management warning light illuminated

Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,213 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,351 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 14 Mar 2012 36,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn

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 VHN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VHN, 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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YG09 VHN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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