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LX59 YLU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

173,013 mi
Last recorded173,013 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX59 YLU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 173,013 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 248,315 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,486 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 131,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 93,252 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 93,252 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated lever handle comes off (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced n/s headlight flashing when on (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 84,506 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 76,583 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 61,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 38,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 32,851 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,204 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,093 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 24,093 miles

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

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

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

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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LX59 YLU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX59 YLU, 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 LX59 YLU registered?

LX59 YLU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is LX59 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX59 YLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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