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J44 YVB

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests39 (29 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate74.4%

Mileage

138,022 mi
Last recorded138,022 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 YVB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 138,022 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 123,089 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 206,162 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 114,540 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 193,334 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 193,294 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2023 111,097 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 177,882 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 177,630 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 107,739 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 162,100 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 162,096 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake calpier (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 162,096 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 162,096 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 101,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2020 152,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 152,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 97,818 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 139,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unde4r the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 94,656 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 110,463 miles

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Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 110,463 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

E M L on

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 88,341 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 101,516 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 101,516 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 81,839 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 80,965 miles

o/s wiper split

rear no plate discolour

Fail 29 May 2015 80,952 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear no plate discolour

frt tyres badly worn edges & close to limit

o/s wiper split

Pass 15 Apr 2015 74,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 73,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise brake pad warning light on but pads are new

advise nearside rear tyre worn outer edge

advise nearside wiper blade worn

advise offside rear light lens broken but not showing white light

advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2014 63,922 miles

rear number plate damaged, but can be read

Pass 9 May 2013 59,997 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 59,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,047 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 48,125 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 48,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,837 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,581 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise all four tyre walls have cuts but not exposing cords

advise offside rear tyre inner tread "scolloped"

advise wiper blades worn

Pass 30 Apr 2010 27,926 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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J44 YVB is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.4%.

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 J44 YVB, 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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J44 YVB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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