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VX58 YEG

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,033 mi
Last recorded124,033 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX58 YEG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 124,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 123,093 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2024 123,093 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,852 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 117,020 miles

wear both front tyres on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2022 117,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

wear both front tyres on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2021 106,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 106,150 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 92,167 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 87,898 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 80,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,330 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 65,023 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 60,509 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 60,508 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2014 54,583 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre balding at outer edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 49,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 45,551 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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VX58 YEG is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX58 YEG, 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 VX58 YEG registered?

VX58 YEG is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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