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SG09 YSC

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,364 mi
Last recorded106,364 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG09 YSC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,364 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2026 106,337 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Outer CV joint leaking grease. boot is secure

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure.

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 97,849 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 90,368 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 84,607 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 84,514 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,983 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 76,983 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f slight movement in front suspension arm bush

Pass 6 Jan 2021 76,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear flexes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 72,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 72,020 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 66,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 59,938 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 59,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 54,089 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 54,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint central arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint central arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 52,008 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,650 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 48,990 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,553 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,409 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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SG09 YSC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SG09 YSC, 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 SG09 YSC registered?

SG09 YSC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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