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SP59 YXC

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

168,733 mi
Last recorded168,733 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YXC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 168,733 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 168,633 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 154,316 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,857 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,599 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 121,559 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 114,285 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 110,300 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 109,976 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,441 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 108,441 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,341 miles

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

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

small crack in centre exhaust box

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,341 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions too low to register on smokemeter

small crack in centre exhaust box

Fail 2 Sep 2014 78,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,238 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 58,634 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 58,625 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 44,417 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 44,417 miles

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

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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SP59 YXC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SP59 YXC, 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 SP59 YXC registered?

SP59 YXC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2009.

Is SP59 YXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP59 YXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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