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YK09 NWN

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,331 mi
Last recorded130,331 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 NWN
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 130,331 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 124,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 118,278 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 113,199 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 12,975 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 106,293 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,063 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,589 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Fail 26 Apr 2019 87,588 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,920 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,672 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing 4 one in every wheel (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 66,036 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 66,036 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,945 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 49,297 miles

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 3 Jul 2014 40,776 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 40,776 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 33,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 31,614 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,646 miles

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 24 Feb 2012 23,646 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

wiper blades deteriorating

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 NWN is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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