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YH59 CDY

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

114,096 mi
Last recorded114,096 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CDY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 114,096 miles

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove phone holder from swept area of screen ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 114,093 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached not attached to hub assembly, fixing bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove phone holder from swept area of screen ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

TPMS failure warning on dash (pre 2012 vehicle)

Pass 25 Apr 2025 110,942 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 110,939 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function bolt missing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 108,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 99,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inside pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 87,100 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,614 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,102 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,135 miles

passed emissions but was too clean to produce a printout

Pass 24 Aug 2015 64,521 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 29 Apr 2015 64,479 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 64,479 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 58,422 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 58,422 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 54,441 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,441 miles

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

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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YH59 CDY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YH59 CDY, 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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YH59 CDY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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