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YC59 URB

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 73,088 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 67,325 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 57,502 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 57,502 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 56,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 51,453 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 44,986 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 44,980 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2018 39,242 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 33,882 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2016 32,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Unable to fully inspect boot area & seats due to load

Windscreen wipers poor

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 18 Oct 2015 29,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Oct 2015 29,128 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2014 25,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side front brake discs slightly lipped

n/s rear tyre uneven worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 18,310 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 URB 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 URB, 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 URB registered?

YC59 URB is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YC59 URB 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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