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YE59 VTT

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,516 mi
Last recorded171,516 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 VTT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 171,516 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 162,635 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 160,837 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 315/35R20* (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge 275/40R20*

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 152,584 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 137,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 119,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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))

Pass 20 May 2019 108,062 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,595 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 82,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,196 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 64,142 miles

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

Nearside brake discs worn slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2015 62,565 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,466 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 34,600 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 VTT 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 76.5%.

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 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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

YE59 VTT is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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