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2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,355 mi
Last recorded73,355 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 NUM
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 73,355 miles

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

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2025 68,620 miles

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 7 Feb 2024 61,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 59,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2023 59,869 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure join after flexi pipe and bracket holding it up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,173 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 46,466 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly towards outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 46,466 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing slightly towards outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 41,465 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 41,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 35,557 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 35,552 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are slightly corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 30,647 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 27,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and has age cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 25,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,146 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 23,146 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 19,824 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 16,346 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 13,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NUM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUM, 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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YK59 NUM is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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