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YK09 OLJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,769 mi
Last recorded129,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 OLJ
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 129,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 120,593 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,835 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 108,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,139 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2022 100,132 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values .53 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 87,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 78,179 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 70,982 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 65,764 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 60,904 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 60,904 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 54,353 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 29 Apr 2015 46,900 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,692 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 32,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 25,385 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 OLJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

YK09 OLJ is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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