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YK59 GXG

2009 BMW X3

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,012 mi
Last recorded120,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 GXG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 120,012 miles

Advise Slight cutting to Tread of both front tyres but is acceptable

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 113,869 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted limited inspection

Fail 26 Mar 2024 113,856 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 107,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,379 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 98,178 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 90,993 miles

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Feb 2021 90,993 miles

Hand brake lever travel high

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 86,631 miles

N/S/R tyre worn inner edge

O/S/R tyre badly worn inner edge

Spare wheel loose

Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,990 miles

Front Wipers smearing on screen

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,953 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 67,950 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 61,268 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 61,268 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 57,997 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 57,991 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)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,842 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 50,841 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 41,511 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 29,821 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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YK59 GXG is a 2009 BMW X3 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YK59 GXG, 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 YK59 GXG registered?

YK59 GXG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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