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YH09 YFW

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,467 mi
Last recorded152,467 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 YFW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 152,467 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 152,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 144,908 miles

Front Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 137,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 137,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Handbrake at 58% imbalance, nearside is low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts streaky (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 130,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall - 235/50R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe to mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 124,146 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 109,976 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 109,976 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 101,136 miles

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

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

slight leak on rear dff seal

Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,136 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight leak on rear dff seal

Pass 18 Dec 2017 91,276 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 18 Dec 2017 91,276 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,039 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 78,642 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,398 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 56,205 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs outer surfaces corroded slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2013 56,204 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs outer surfaces corroded slightly

Pass 11 May 2012 45,236 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 YFW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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