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FG59 YYT

2009 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,421 mi
Last recorded157,421 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 YYT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 157,421 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 150,100 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 146,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 146,374 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,785 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 131,729 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 121,714 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 107,257 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 107,257 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 96,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear air suspension bellow deteriorated

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 84,200 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 84,200 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 65,662 miles

Nearside Rear tire wearing on the inner sholder.

Pass 29 Jan 2016 55,204 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 28 Jan 2016 55,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 43,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 37,457 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 31,602 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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FG59 YYT is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FG59 YYT, 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 FG59 YYT registered?

FG59 YYT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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