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YH59 DHZ

2009 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

160,387 mi
Last recorded160,387 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 160,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 156,004 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 138,503 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2023 138,413 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 125,330 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 118,156 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 114,728 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner wear

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,842 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,065 miles

both front tyres wearing bald on outside edges

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 57,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 57,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 DHZ 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 86.7%.

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 YH59 DHZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH59 DHZ registered?

YH59 DHZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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