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YC59 BDY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,448 mi
Last recorded161,448 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 161,448 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 153,655 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 148,129 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 133,688 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 127,867 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 117,747 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,174 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 102,172 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 94,519 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 86,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 86,780 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 73,398 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2015 60,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 60,096 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is on minimum legal limits

Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,365 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,109 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front screen washers n/w due to being frozen due to weather conditions

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,314 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 31,314 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 BDY 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 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 YC59 BDY, 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

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What year was YC59 BDY registered?

YC59 BDY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2009.

Is YC59 BDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC59 BDY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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