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YH59 DMY

2009 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,277 mi
Last recorded138,277 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 DMY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 138,277 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 127,980 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 118,381 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,424 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,949 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,515 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,162 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 76,738 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,233 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 72,233 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 67,917 miles

Engine covers and body under trays fitted. Rear exhaust earth / static strap broken

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 67,902 miles

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

Engine covers and body under trays fitted. Rear exhaust earth / static strap broken

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

Nearside Rear Inner edge tread wearing slight

Pass 13 Nov 2014 58,693 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 51,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Oct 2013 51,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,817 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 DMY is a 2009 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DMY, 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 DMY registered?

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

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