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YE59 VNT

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

302,788 mi
Last recorded302,788 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 VNT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 302,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 282,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 256,985 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 256,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 235,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 235,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 207,330 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 179,777 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2020 179,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 146,187 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 146,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 120,187 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 104,333 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 56,157 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,404 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2013 27,545 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & deep cut in tread no cords showing.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 27,545 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & deep cut in tread no cords showing.

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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YE59 VNT 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 72.2%.

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 YE59 VNT, 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 YE59 VNT registered?

YE59 VNT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2009.

Is YE59 VNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE59 VNT shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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