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YC59 BNK

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,486 mi
Last recorded139,486 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 BNK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 139,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 136,847 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2025 136,847 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 125,065 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,003 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 111,975 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative inoperative. sitting low (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,438 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges & wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 102,491 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 92,785 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 85,473 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges. no cords showing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 77,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 61,002 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,209 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 39,992 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 BNK is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BNK, 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 BNK registered?

YC59 BNK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 BNK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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