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YH59 DCY

2009 BMW X3

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,592 mi
Last recorded150,592 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DCY
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 150,592 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket insecure

Covers & shield fitted

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 141,403 miles

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Close to Limit - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 141,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers & Shields Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Close to Limit - 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 133,113 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 133,036 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 123,480 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 116,246 miles

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2017 101,725 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 89,334 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,335 miles

Front front washers weak

Front wipers poor

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and cuts to tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 75,335 miles

Front front washers weak

Front wipers poor

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge and cuts to tread

Pass 10 Oct 2014 61,044 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,834 miles

Front tyres perished

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,279 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 DCY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DCY, 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 DCY registered?

YH59 DCY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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