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BV09 YXT

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,994 mi
Last recorded157,994 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 YXT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 157,994 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 150,389 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2024 144,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front headlight lens is dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 144,567 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside front headlight lens is dull (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,795 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 20 Jan 2023 134,795 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,665 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 124,664 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,223 miles

osr inner side light not working

Fail 15 Jan 2021 118,156 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

osr inner side light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2020 111,539 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 111,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,483 miles

Suspension component ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONT LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 86,944 miles

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2018 86,944 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working BOTH (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2017 76,134 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 76,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 64,843 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,037 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,926 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 42,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 33,125 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 28,889 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 28,889 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2012 28,889 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 28,715 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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BV09 YXT is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 86,008 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 X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV09 YXT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV09 YXT registered?

BV09 YXT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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