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YG09 EWY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EWY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 131,207 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SMALL CHIP OFFSIDE FRONT (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 127,767 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front ower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 124,788 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front rear arm lower balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 116,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 108,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,743 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 95,446 miles

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

vehicle under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2018 95,446 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

vehicle under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,272 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 88,073 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour side/lights/different/colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen week/aim (1.8.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre outer edge worn

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 72,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 72,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high main/beam (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 49,310 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 48,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 27,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG09 EWY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG09 EWY, 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 YG09 EWY registered?

YG09 EWY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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