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R5 YYM

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,162 mi
Last recorded143,162 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 YYM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 143,162 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 143,160 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2025 133,678 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 125,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 125,888 miles

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

no smoke detected on emmissions test

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,822 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 120,821 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 117,864 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 117,864 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 113,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 108,109 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,722 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 80,460 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,598 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 66,595 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 61,060 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,418 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 47,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,863 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 41,863 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 30,648 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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R5 YYM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R5 YYM, 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 R5 YYM registered?

R5 YYM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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