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YG59 OCU

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

163,072 mi
Last recorded163,072 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 OCU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 163,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 163,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 154,427 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 154,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 3mm & worn on edge into side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 2mm & severely worn on edge into side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 145,084 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2021 133,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 133,888 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 125,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 117,449 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,450 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 97,439 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 97,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damaged on side wall down to cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 87,447 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 74,379 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,263 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 62,263 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 48,540 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slight cut on outer wall

Fail 7 Nov 2013 48,017 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r tyre slight cut on outer wall

Pass 5 Nov 2012 32,672 miles

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

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

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 OCU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YG59 OCU, 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 YG59 OCU registered?

YG59 OCU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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