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YK09 NSV

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,021 mi
Last recorded118,021 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 118,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 113,523 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 113,523 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 110,612 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 110,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 105,749 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 101,035 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wear outer edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,760 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread / abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread / abnormal wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm remaining (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm centre of tyres / offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 50,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 38,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 22,738 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 22,738 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 8,564 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 7,244 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 NSV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 YK09 NSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK09 NSV registered?

YK09 NSV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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