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YF09 RFJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

143,407 mi
Last recorded143,407 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 RFJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 143,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 139,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 116,247 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,764 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 106,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 106,773 miles

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 103,593 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 103,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2019 99,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 93,257 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 93,257 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stabalizer arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,870 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 69,292 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs inner / outer surfaces (3.5.1i)

under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,059 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight delamination (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 49,381 miles

O/S/R tyre low tread on inner edge

exhaust emissons do not register

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,004 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,486 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YF09 RFJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black 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 YF09 RFJ, 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 YF09 RFJ registered?

YF09 RFJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YF09 RFJ 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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