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YH59 DXA

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,043 mi
Last recorded201,043 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DXA
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 201,043 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 189,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 186,345 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 186,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 176,162 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 165,974 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 165,974 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 154,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,308 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 145,303 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspect a broken coil spring

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 139,050 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 131,093 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 118,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 104,075 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.5 mm

Pass 28 Nov 2014 88,023 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 88,023 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,019 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 52,379 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 DXA is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DXA, 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 DXA registered?

YH59 DXA is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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