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YC59 AXD

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,100 mi
Last recorded133,100 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 AXD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 133,100 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 133,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 127,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 127,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 120,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 112,485 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 112,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 108,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 102,706 miles

Engine cover fitted

Rear child seat fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2019 100,816 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 97,630 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2018 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,510 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,001 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2016 90,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 69,461 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside edges slightly

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 12 Feb 2015 69,461 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on outside edges slightly

nearside rear seatbelt buckle cover missing

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cutting off on inside edge slightly

Pass 12 Dec 2012 31,832 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 31,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 AXD is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC59 AXD, 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 YC59 AXD registered?

YC59 AXD is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 AXD shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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