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VK59 FYJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,626 mi
Last recorded136,626 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK59 FYJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 136,626 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 136,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 131,287 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 117,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 117,272 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2022 104,317 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 102,929 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,414 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 86,251 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 83,570 miles

Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Outer plastic bumper damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,185 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 64,519 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 64,519 miles

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 rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2014 39,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2014 39,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 21,371 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 21,361 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VK59 FYJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VK59 FYJ, 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 VK59 FYJ registered?

VK59 FYJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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