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YK59 MLV

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,052 mi
Last recorded95,052 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 MLV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 95,052 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 89,127 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 81,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 75,406 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 63,787 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 60,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 53,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 50,573 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2018 50,573 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2017 49,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 49,336 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 May 2016 47,862 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 46,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2014 41,721 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 32,829 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 32,829 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 25,873 miles

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

screw in O/S/R tyre

Fail 26 Sep 2012 25,871 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

screw in O/S/R tyre

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 MLV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK59 MLV, 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 MLV registered?

YK59 MLV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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