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YK09 GZE

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,969 mi
Last recorded91,969 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 GZE
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 91,969 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shocker cover detached

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly loose

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 91,408 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker cover detached

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 91,408 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shocker cover detached

Offside Front Brake back plate slightly insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 90,608 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shocker cover detached

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Back plate slightly insecure

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,528 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Handbrake travel slightly high

Nearside Rear Shocker cover detached

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 88,658 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 86,388 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Shocker cover detached

Pass 13 Aug 2020 84,086 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Fail 13 Aug 2020 84,086 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust cover detached

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 77,487 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached

engine covers and under trays fitted as standard not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 9 Apr 2018 71,346 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover detached (STRONGLY ADVISE)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted (as standard ) not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 64,225 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 64,225 miles

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

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 56,982 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 47,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2015 47,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 40,222 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 40,200 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 32,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,398 miles

Mark on windscreen

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YK09 GZE is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YK09 GZE, 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 YK09 GZE registered?

YK09 GZE is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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