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YH59 CEF

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,336 mi
Last recorded212,336 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 CEF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 212,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 199,547 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 184,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 168,605 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 168,605 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 166,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear brake calliper missing the retaining spring

Offside Front headlamp beam image not fully clear

Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Washer Jet not Retracting

Nearside Front Wheel Repair Evident

Nearside Rear Wheel Repair Evident

Offside Front Headlamp Washer Jet not Retracting

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 May 2017 138,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked 2 Cracks (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked 2 Cracks (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp Washer Jet not Retracting

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Devoid of Tread

Offside Front Headlamp Washer Jet not Retracting

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,072 miles

Offside Front slightly scuffing on edges

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 78,304 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 78,304 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 44,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,021 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 28,541 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 28,541 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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YH59 CEF is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YH59 CEF, 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 YH59 CEF registered?

YH59 CEF is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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