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YK09 NYH

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,884 mi
Last recorded159,884 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 159,884 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 143,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both side (1.3.1 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 130,054 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 124,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 108,596 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

Pass 19 Oct 2018 95,297 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 79,757 miles

covers over testable items

poly belt cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 60,125 miles

engine covers

undertrays

vehicle too clean to register on smoke machine

Fail 5 Sep 2016 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers

undertrays

vehicle too clean to register on smoke machine

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,176 miles

engine covers

too clean to register on smoke machine

undertrays

Fail 6 Oct 2015 56,176 miles

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

engine covers

too clean to register on smoke machine

undertrays

Pass 2 Oct 2014 48,853 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 48,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 36,379 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 36,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 22,963 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 NYH is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NYH, 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 NYH registered?

YK09 NYH is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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