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RK09 YSF

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,913 mi
Last recorded41,913 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YSF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 41,913 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 39,489 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2025 39,489 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 35,614 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 29,886 miles

Front headlamp washers not working

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Fail 22 Nov 2022 29,863 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter/figure incomplete (0.1 (d))

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

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

Front headlamp washers not working

Front wiper blades performance not tested

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 1 Dec 2021 29,480 miles

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

Front headlamp washer jets not working (HID headlamps)

Front washer jets weak

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 27 Nov 2020 29,073 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 27,135 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

oil leak/s

Pass 13 May 2018 21,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorating

Fail 13 May 2018 21,991 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorating

Pass 9 May 2017 15,611 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2017 15,611 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 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2016 13,390 miles

Undertrays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable components

Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,294 miles

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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres are unevenly worn (advise alignment)

N/s rear tyre showing signs of deteriotaion ,.... i.e..cracking/tearing & also nailed

NOTE:;; D.O.T = 3908

Rear center seat belt not fully viewed due to covering...

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 8,170 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 6,185 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 5,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 4,997 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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RK09 YSF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RK09 YSF, 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 RK09 YSF registered?

RK09 YSF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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