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LS59 YJO

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

164,592 mi
Last recorded164,592 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 YJO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 164,592 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 151,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 135,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 124,644 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 113,158 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 113,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 104,480 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,474 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Nov 2018 85,030 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 85,028 miles

Nearside Front 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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 74,219 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 65,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder worn low (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,615 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 55,549 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked In 2 places. (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 45,932 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 45,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 35,557 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2012 24,846 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 24,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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LS59 YJO 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 LS59 YJO, 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 LS59 YJO registered?

LS59 YJO is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2009.

Is LS59 YJO safe to buy?

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