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YG59 MLJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

197,960 mi
Last recorded197,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 MLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 197,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 187,565 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 178,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 169,096 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 168,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 160,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 151,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 151,728 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 136,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 121,303 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops broken

Fail 30 Nov 2017 121,231 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops broken

Pass 22 Nov 2016 108,054 miles

n/s/r bump stop broken

Fail 22 Nov 2016 108,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r bump stop broken

Pass 11 Nov 2015 85,450 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 76,589 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 66,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 66,946 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,847 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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YG59 MLJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YG59 MLJ, 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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YG59 MLJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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