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YO06 EMS

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,564 mi
Last recorded110,564 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 EMS
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 110,564 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 103,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 103,857 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 100,751 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 100,749 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 90,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 79,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 68,847 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 63,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 57,275 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 57,271 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,493 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 47,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 40,280 miles

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 12 Apr 2016 40,258 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components

plastic under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2015 36,756 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)

lower engine cover fitted obscuring some components in engine bay

possible puncture nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

small chip in nearside of front windscreen

Pass 1 May 2014 34,217 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 34,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,625 miles

N/S/F MacPherson Strut has a slight fluid leak.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 24,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 24,603 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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YO06 EMS is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YO06 EMS, 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 YO06 EMS registered?

YO06 EMS is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is YO06 EMS safe to buy?

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