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YK09 SVW

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

124,281 mi
Last recorded124,281 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 SVW
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 124,281 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Underside trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2024 117,705 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 117,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2023 115,982 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 2 Dec 2022 110,025 miles

Offside Rear Outer slight leak cv joint

Fail 2 Dec 2022 110,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer slight leak cv joint

Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,578 miles

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

Offside headlight fading

Fail 14 Dec 2021 108,575 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside headlight fading

run flat light on dash

Pass 14 Dec 2020 106,378 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 106,341 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 103,117 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Fail 22 Jun 2019 103,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust bracket broken

Pass 28 Jun 2018 98,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 93,731 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 93,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235,45,19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255,40,19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 93,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 88,409 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,011 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 82,011 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,437 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,176 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 54,176 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 39,690 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 SVW is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SVW, 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 SVW registered?

YK09 SVW is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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