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YH59 FFM

2009 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,508 mi
Last recorded128,508 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 FFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 128,508 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 126,808 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 126,751 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Power steering malfunctioning Heavy in places and pushes fluid back up and out of reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 126,510 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 126,510 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts too cords 315/35/20 (run flat) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 125,017 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 124,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 118,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEAR TO OUTER EDGES OF TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WEAR TO OUTER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 107,106 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 93,489 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jul 2017 93,489 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2016 82,245 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 59,084 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 3 Oct 2012 42,345 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2012 41,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 FFM is a 2009 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

YH59 FFM is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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