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YC59 UTU

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 159,965 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 159,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on main beam main beam can not be operated with head lamps on (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 159,546 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 155,255 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 153,199 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 153,199 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 135,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 128,312 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre punctured ()

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 122,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 112,977 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 105,678 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 105,598 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 98,839 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,839 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,046 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (3.5.1g)

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Parking brake only just met limits 16%

Pass 6 Feb 2016 81,331 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,673 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 71,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 58,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing out of shape on inner surfaces of tread

Pass 14 Nov 2012 37,692 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

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 UTU is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UTU, 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 UTU registered?

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

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