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YK59 OEY

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,756 mi
Last recorded126,756 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 126,756 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2026 126,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,941 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 115,702 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 115,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 110,647 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 104,952 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 104,950 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,991 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 99,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 96,249 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 96,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,750 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nsr tyre wearing low

Fail 20 Dec 2018 92,750 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working bulb & wiring repair req (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers & undertrays fitted

nsr tyre wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2017 85,459 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Noise from belt area possibly water pump

Zero emissions detected

Fail 9 Dec 2017 85,459 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Noise from belt area possibly water pump

Offside Stop lamp not working Came on during test (1.2.1b)

Zero emissions detected

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,191 miles

zero emissions detected

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,279 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 53,652 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 53,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front inner brake pads 4 mm

rear inner brake pads 4mm

Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,477 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 OEY is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OEY, 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 OEY registered?

YK59 OEY is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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