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YC59 AOR

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,556 mi
Last recorded144,556 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AOR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 144,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 140,608 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 129,334 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2022 119,119 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 96,341 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 89,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 80,396 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,694 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,499 miles

rear tyres bald on inner edges (close to cords)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 71,499 miles

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

rear tyres bald on inner edges (close to cords)

under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,738 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,699 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 63,698 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,063 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 51,469 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,938 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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YC59 AOR is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YC59 AOR, 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

How do I check the history of YC59 AOR?

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What year was YC59 AOR registered?

YC59 AOR is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is YC59 AOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 AOR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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