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YG09 OGK

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,513 mi
Last recorded154,513 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 154,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 146,443 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in under seal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both fronts rears (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all under sealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 142,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake warning light wiring disconnected

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 138,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 134,215 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 134,140 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 129,574 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 129,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 123,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2019 123,049 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,557 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn't register the reading

Fail 13 Jun 2018 113,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

The emissions limits were tested and met but the DSM couldn't register the reading

Pass 14 Jun 2017 106,008 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 103,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 94,352 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 81,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Apr 2015 81,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,732 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,091 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 41,584 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,583 miles

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

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

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 OGK is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

YG09 OGK is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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