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YK09 MFZ

2009 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,004 mi
Last recorded186,004 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X586,008 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 MFZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 186,004 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 177,044 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 168,038 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 161,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 154,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 148,512 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 141,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s mirror deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2019 140,719 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule X3 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

n/s mirror deteriorating

Pass 11 Sep 2018 124,920 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 108,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 92,170 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges.

Both rear tyre starting to wear on inner edges.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 74,042 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 74,042 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 59,453 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 53,841 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 26 Feb 2014 53,839 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 7 Mar 2013 44,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in offside rear tyre advise replacement

Pass 14 Mar 2012 34,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn at outer edge of tread

offside front tyre slightly worn at outer edge of tread

Fail 14 Mar 2012 34,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre slightly worn at outer edge of tread

offside front tyre slightly worn at outer edge of tread

Pass 7 Mar 2011 24,526 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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YK09 MFZ is a 2009 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK09 MFZ, 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 YK09 MFZ registered?

YK09 MFZ is a 2009 BMW X5, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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