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DK59 GHY

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,316 mi
Last recorded161,316 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 GHY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 161,316 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 161,316 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 244,005 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside+nearside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 223,808 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 202,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint has a small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint has a small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 202,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Brake pads worn to indicator message on dashboard, however all brake pads appears to be new.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint has a small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower rear arm ball joint has a small play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,542 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 100,979 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 87,661 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 75,508 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 75,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 61,191 miles

Engine cover fitted (unable to inspect all components)

under tray fitted (unable to inspect all components)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 61,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Engine cover fitted (unable to inspect all components)

under tray fitted (unable to inspect all components)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 49,581 miles

front discs slightly worn

front pads getting low

Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,443 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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DK59 GHY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK59 GHY, 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 DK59 GHY registered?

DK59 GHY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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