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YH09 BJU

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,135 mi
Last recorded164,135 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 BJU
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 164,135 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 164,135 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 149,964 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 149,947 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 - pads appear OK (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock upper cover detatched

pad warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2018 142,478 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,343 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 118,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 101,975 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust clamp starting to crack

o/s/r diff output seal leaking

Fail 19 Jul 2014 82,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 82,728 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 67,178 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2013 67,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 50,176 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2012 49,866 miles

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

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)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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YH09 BJU is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YH09 BJU, 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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YH09 BJU is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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