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YK59 OLJ

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 154,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2026 154,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Dec 2024 144,368 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 118,573 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,327 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 106,835 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 102,704 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 96,852 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,650 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 81,876 miles

to clean for smoke test .

Fail 17 Jan 2017 81,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

to clean for smoke test .

Pass 19 Jan 2016 72,892 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,428 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 57,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,668 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 OLJ is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OLJ, 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 OLJ registered?

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

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