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YG09 OFY

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,798 mi
Last recorded128,798 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 128,798 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 128,787 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 121,820 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 121,820 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 119,101 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 119,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 112,322 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,799 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,479 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 99,464 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 99,464 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment locking nut insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 87,510 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 81,483 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 73,381 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,635 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,696 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)

no diesel test sheet to clean

Pass 31 Oct 2012 43,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean no diesel test sheet

Fail 31 Oct 2012 43,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

to clean no diesel test sheet

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,623 miles

BRIDGESTONE DUELER H/P RSC 255/50/R19 (107W) 285/45/R19 (111V)

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low from inner edges

Nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low from inner edges

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 OFY 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 75%.

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 YG09 OFY, 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 OFY registered?

YG09 OFY is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is YG09 OFY safe to buy?

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