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LR59 YMX

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,792 mi
Last recorded184,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 YMX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 184,792 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 165,429 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 148,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2022 148,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2021 132,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (inner wall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2020 123,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 110,548 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 90,856 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 78,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2016 69,007 miles

Some play on front suspenion arm inner bushes

Pass 7 Aug 2015 59,389 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 59,389 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Both rear tyres have various cuts around tread

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in front tyres

Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in front tyres

Pass 9 Aug 2013 45,571 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,916 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 36,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

The nearside front tyre is wearing low on the outer edge.

The nearside rear tyre is wearing low on the inside edge.

The offside front tyre is wearing low on the outer edge.

There are multiple small cuts in the offside rear tyres tread.

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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LR59 YMX is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LR59 YMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR59 YMX registered?

LR59 YMX is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is LR59 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 YMX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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