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SY59 MYR

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,108 mi
Last recorded96,108 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 MYR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 96,108 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 92,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 91,576 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 91,576 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 89,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 86,154 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,486 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,570 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cracks forming

Fail 25 Apr 2018 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks opening exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner cracks forming

Offside Front Outer cracks forming

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 73,845 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 70,261 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 66,553 miles

brake pad wear indicator light on dash illuminated, pads appear to be ok

Fail 18 Sep 2013 66,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad wear indicator light on dash illuminated, pads appear to be ok

Pass 29 Aug 2012 51,937 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2012 51,936 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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SY59 MYR is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SY59 MYR, 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 SY59 MYR registered?

SY59 MYR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SY59 MYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 MYR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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