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YH09 LYP

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,894 mi
Last recorded113,894 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LYP
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 113,894 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 103,999 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 103,996 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 91,285 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 91,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,623 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2021 69,549 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 62,975 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 55,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 50,212 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 48,596 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,219 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 33,591 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 13 Apr 2016 33,591 miles

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

both rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Apr 2014 22,271 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,129 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 13,581 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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YH09 LYP 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 83.3%.

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 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 YH09 LYP, 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 YH09 LYP registered?

YH09 LYP is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 April 2009.

Is YH09 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH09 LYP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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