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YH59 DOA

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,431 mi
Last recorded143,431 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DOA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,431 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 142,011 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 140,276 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 133,657 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 126,223 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 126,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2020 119,770 miles

Nearside front/Nearside rear have chunks out of side wall

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in lower zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 111,101 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 103,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2018 103,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has multiple chunks out of the wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 97,623 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front and rear tyres have multiple chunks out of the sidewalls

Fail 6 May 2017 97,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front and rear tyres have multiple chunks out of the sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2016 89,551 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges+ cuts on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2016 89,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner edges+ cuts on side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 May 2015 82,941 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,941 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 76,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 61,265 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 DOA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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