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YH59 GHJ

2009 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

125,547 mi
Last recorded125,547 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 GHJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 125,547 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 125,121 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 124,179 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,741 miles

Front Engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

Pass 9 Mar 2022 115,446 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 105,245 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 102,147 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 95,757 miles

Nearside Rear inner tail lamp inoperative

Fail 12 Aug 2019 95,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner tail lamp inoperative

oil leak but not excessive-unable to verify due to covers preventing access

some dampness around offiside steering rack area

Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,788 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 76,213 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 76,211 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2016 68,487 miles

o/s/f tyre has a nail in it

parking brake needs adjusting

Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,882 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 59,881 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear pads getting low

tyre size 275/40/20 run flats

Pass 17 Oct 2014 47,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside wheels have rim welding repair

Fail 17 Oct 2014 47,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both offside wheels have rim welding repair

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 28,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GHJ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

YH59 GHJ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 10 October 2009.

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