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YK09 MFV

2009 BMW X3

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

153,690 mi
Last recorded153,690 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MFV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 153,690 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 153,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 146,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 145,988 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/40/19 worn close (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 137,806 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 137,768 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 130,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,323 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 103,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil film on diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 103,516 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil film on diff. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,127 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 82,777 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 82,719 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 75,143 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 75,137 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 17,943 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 55,461 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 47,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 36,018 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 25,571 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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YK09 MFV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MFV, 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 MFV registered?

YK09 MFV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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