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YK59 OBV

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

115,901 mi
Last recorded115,901 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 115,901 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,606 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 110,429 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 105,121 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 99,500 miles

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 7 Oct 2020 99,500 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 23 Aug 2019 93,996 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 88,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 82,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 71,042 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 58,116 miles

Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Oct 2014 45,237 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/s/f tyre inner sidewall has slight damage

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2013 33,541 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,010 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 25,164 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 OBV is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YK59 OBV, 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 YK59 OBV registered?

YK59 OBV is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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