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YH09 LGL

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,312 mi
Last recorded143,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 LGL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,312 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 143,312 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,719 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 120,059 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 110,805 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 97,016 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 87,800 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 87,800 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,017 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front tyre cut to side wall

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

Offside Front slight brake bind

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,777 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,520 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 57,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 51,134 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,803 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 37,760 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH09 LGL is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YH09 LGL, 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 YH09 LGL registered?

YH09 LGL is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YH09 LGL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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