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EO59 YRT

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,059 mi
Last recorded146,059 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 YRT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 146,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 141,141 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 137,159 miles

EML stayed on for longer then expected

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog light intermittently does not work

brake warning light on dash all pads and level ok

Fail 23 Jul 2024 137,141 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel drops to the floor (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EGR, and smooth running controller (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn reaction arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine dripping from turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 133,662 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 127,996 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 120,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both have inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 109,733 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Mar 2020 109,730 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue over n/s/f wheel ,suspension and brake components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

front brake pad sensor wiring broken

Pass 17 May 2019 106,231 miles

oil leak not excessive but oil close to nearside front brake disc

Fail 17 May 2019 106,231 miles

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

oil leak not excessive but oil close to nearside front brake disc

Pass 9 May 2018 100,564 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

oil leak close to brake components nearside front

Fail 30 Apr 2018 100,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

oil leak close to brake components nearside front

Pass 17 May 2017 96,661 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 96,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 91,159 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2015 86,895 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 81,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 75,015 miles

nsf brake pad sensor wire brocken

Pass 30 Oct 2012 73,144 miles

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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EO59 YRT is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO59 YRT, 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 EO59 YRT registered?

EO59 YRT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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