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YC59 YGZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,965 mi
Last recorded118,965 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 118,965 miles

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

Underbody/Underbody components corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2026 118,952 miles

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

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

Underbody/Underbody components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2025 114,738 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 111,110 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2024 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,544 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,182 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside of the vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2021 92,812 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 15 Dec 2021 92,811 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 18 Dec 2020 83,394 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Slight deterioration to both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,374 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside wiper blade split

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (inside edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 3 Jan 2019 67,368 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Under trays fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2017 57,750 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays obscuring testable items

Vehicle too clean for smoke tester to detect smoke

Fail 13 Dec 2017 57,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both rears (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Under trays obscuring testable items

Vehicle too clean for smoke tester to detect smoke

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,158 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,155 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 36,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 30,277 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 22,839 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 YGZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

YC59 YGZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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