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YK59 OLM

2009 BMW X3

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

56,567 mi
Last recorded56,567 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 56,567 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring fault, pre 1 January 2012

Fail 19 May 2026 56,567 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring fault, pre 1 January 2012

Pass 13 May 2025 53,778 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 53,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Coolant below minimum, topped up. Check anti freeze level.

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,802 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 47,843 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 42,505 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 36,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 34,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 33,109 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 31,456 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 30,660 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 28,208 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 24,194 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 20,090 miles

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)

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 OLM is a 2009 BMW X3 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OLM, 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 OLM registered?

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

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