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SM09 YYU

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,742 mi
Last recorded130,742 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 YYU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 130,742 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 122,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,799 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Oct 2022 95,926 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,434 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 91,430 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,835 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,570 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,458 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 66,759 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 64,686 miles

Battery discharge

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edgers

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 64,686 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Battery discharge

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edgers

Offside Front Wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,516 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTSIDE EDGES

ADVISE O/S REAR TYRE 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 40,932 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front washers working but leaking at pipe connection to n/s/f washer jet

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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SM09 YYU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM09 YYU, 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 SM09 YYU registered?

SM09 YYU is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 August 2009.

Is SM09 YYU safe to buy?

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