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YLZ 2500

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

151,951 mi
Last recorded151,951 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLZ 2500
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 151,951 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 142,795 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 134,533 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 120,934 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,693 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2020 99,274 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jul 2019 92,234 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 92,228 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 92,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2017 82,690 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,399 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 57,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 47,684 miles

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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YLZ 2500 is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YLZ 2500, 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 YLZ 2500 registered?

YLZ 2500 is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

Is YLZ 2500 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLZ 2500 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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