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YF59 OCN

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,590 mi
Last recorded110,590 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 OCN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 110,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,059 miles

Items unable to be removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R Lower, Inner front bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R, Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 106,058 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Items unable to be removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both N/S/R & O/S/R Lower, Inner front bush - perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/R & O/S/R, Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 100,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Starting to Leak Grease

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

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Fronts Lower Bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 95,699 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated/Leaking Grease

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 89,569 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 84,050 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,041 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,739 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 68,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 60,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play lower joint (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyre's ON limit's centre of tread's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 53,729 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 49,908 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,779 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 37,247 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 37,247 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 33,325 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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YF59 OCN 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 YF59 OCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF59 OCN registered?

YF59 OCN is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YF59 OCN 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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