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GY59 VHL

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,011 mi
Last recorded145,011 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 VHL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 145,011 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 144,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 133,458 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,433 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs on inside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear on inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 122,474 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,636 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyres ()

tpms light on dash

Fail 10 Aug 2021 120,636 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre run flat tyres ()

tpms light on dash

Pass 11 Aug 2020 112,660 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 112,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,502 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 82,901 miles

zero emisions

Fail 3 Apr 2018 82,901 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

zero emisions

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,209 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,209 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,700 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,700 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,046 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 56,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 51,115 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 39,976 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 39,976 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,804 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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GY59 VHL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GY59 VHL, 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 GY59 VHL registered?

GY59 VHL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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