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YG59 OAP

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,449 mi
Last recorded138,449 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OAP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 138,449 miles

"angle eyes" are different colours

Fail 28 May 2026 138,282 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

"angle eyes" are different colours

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 125,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 114,297 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 111,769 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 108,753 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 108,721 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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 28 Jul 2021 102,169 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,848 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 94,036 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 88,904 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 May 2018 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 75,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 68,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,840 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fixed

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,004 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 53,304 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,872 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 OAP is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG59 OAP, 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 YG59 OAP registered?

YG59 OAP is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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