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YH59 CTE

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,743 mi
Last recorded198,743 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 198,743 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 181,298 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft Corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 174,236 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 167,042 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 167,042 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 155,447 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted to the vehicle.

high level brake light only 50% working.

Pass 22 Sep 2017 138,588 miles

50% of high level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 138,498 miles

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

50% of high level brake light not working.

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged.

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 133,966 miles

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

slight damage to nsf tyre outer tyre wall .

Fail 19 Sep 2016 133,944 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

engine covers/under trays fitted.

slight damage to nsf tyre outer tyre wall .

Pass 24 Sep 2015 113,960 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 113,796 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 90,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,407 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,407 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 45,959 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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YH59 CTE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CTE, 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 YH59 CTE registered?

YH59 CTE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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