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YH59 VXM

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,927 mi
Last recorded174,927 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2024 174,927 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 172,208 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

various components corroded under vehicle but not seriously weakened

Fail 10 Feb 2023 172,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

various components corroded under vehicle but not seriously weakened

Pass 1 Dec 2021 169,462 miles

Nearside Front wheel bolt missing

both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

engine cover and undertray fitted

screen chips

Pass 7 Dec 2020 167,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bolt missing

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers detached

screen chips

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2019 165,669 miles

both rear tyre treads cracked

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2019 165,668 miles

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

TPM on

both rear tyre treads cracked

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 163,790 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers broken

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2017 161,039 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,066 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 151,232 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 151,232 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 144,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,359 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 138,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2012 117,570 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 VXM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXM, 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 VXM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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