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SP09 YVG

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,167 mi
Last recorded181,167 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 YVG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 181,167 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 181,167 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 161,925 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 141,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 123,210 miles

heat shields insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2020 123,207 miles

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

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

heat shields insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2019 104,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,690 miles

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 7 Mar 2018 86,690 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 21 Mar 2017 73,818 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 60,348 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is perished between treads

Pass 2 Mar 2015 48,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front pipe clamp fractured

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,505 miles

front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Fail 20 Mar 2014 41,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front exhaust pipe clamp fractured

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,733 miles

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

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)

both front backing plates small parts insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,508 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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SP09 YVG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SP09 YVG, 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 SP09 YVG registered?

SP09 YVG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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