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YH59 DDN

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DDN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,196 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside top mount spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 119,946 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 119,944 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced more than 50% across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 111,225 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 100,455 miles

Central Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,786 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 91,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 88,363 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 79,225 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 79,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,308 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 71,308 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 255 40 19 (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 63,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,783 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 38,686 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 DDN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YH59 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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