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YH59 CUC

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,165 mi
Last recorded134,165 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 134,165 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 129,753 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 122,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 114,488 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,763 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 95,542 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 91,304 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 83,191 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 83,165 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front side light bulbs flicker slightly

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush cracking slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2018 73,543 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower front arm inner thrust bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear tyres worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack/damage n/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 73,543 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s front worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s front inner approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s rear inner approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play + splitting/cracking n/s o/s front suspension lower front arm inner thrust bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s front tyre worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear tyres worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight crack/damage n/s windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 63,242 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,921 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 57,451 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 50,318 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,838 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 28,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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 CUC is a 2009 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH59 CUC, 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 CUC registered?

YH59 CUC is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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