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YG59 OBE

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,440 mi
Last recorded95,440 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OBE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 95,440 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2025 95,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 80,974 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 73,824 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 70,695 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 67,402 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,704 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 60,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 60,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 54,262 miles

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 7 Sep 2017 48,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 44,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,304 miles

Offside Rear brake disc heavily pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 31,073 miles

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

damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,711 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 OBE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBE, 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 OBE registered?

YG59 OBE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YG59 OBE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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