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YG59 UJZ

2009 BMW X5

White Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,877 mi
Last recorded189,877 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 UJZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 189,877 miles

Engine undercover is fitted.

Pass 12 Dec 2024 185,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 179,127 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 170,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 20 Dec 2021 163,884 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2021 158,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,051 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,819 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 111,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

DPF warning light lit

Pass 17 Jul 2015 82,974 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 82,905 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,681 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,380 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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YG59 UJZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in White with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YG59 UJZ, 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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YG59 UJZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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